hemostasia
/ˌhiməˈsteɪʒə/
noun
- The process by which the body stops bleeding from a damaged blood vessel; also called hemostasis.
- Hemostasia is a vital function that prevents excessive blood loss after an injury.
- Certain medications can interfere with normal hemostasia and cause prolonged bleeding.
- The nurse applied pressure to the wound to help hemostasia occur naturally.
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