hemostasis
/ˌhiməˈsteɪsɪs/
noun
- The natural process that stops bleeding when a blood vessel is damaged, involving clotting and vessel constriction.
- A deficiency in clotting factors can disrupt normal hemostasis and lead to easy bruising.
- Hemostasis begins immediately after a cut, with platelets forming a plug at the site.
- The doctor explained that hemostasis is essential for wound healing.
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