hemostatic
/ˌhiməˈstætɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or causing the stopping of bleeding; used to describe agents or actions that control hemorrhage.
- The doctor applied a hemostatic agent to the wound to stop the bleeding quickly.
- Some natural substances, like certain plant extracts, have hemostatic properties.
- Hemostatic dressings are commonly used in emergency medicine for severe injuries.
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noun
- A substance or agent that stops bleeding.
- The paramedic carried a hemostatic in her kit for trauma cases.
- The surgeon used a hemostatic to control bleeding during the operation.
- A common hemostatic is a powder that helps blood clot faster.