haemostasis
/ˌhiːmoʊˈsteɪsɪs/
noun
- The natural process by which the body stops bleeding after an injury, involving blood vessel constriction and clot formation.
- Disorders of haemostasis can lead to excessive bleeding or dangerous clots.
- Platelets play a key role in haemostasis by forming a plug at the injury site.
- Haemostasis begins immediately after a blood vessel is damaged.
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