Hemostasis (Noun)
Meaning
Surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The surgeon applied gentle pressure to the wound to achieve hemostasis before closing the incision.
- Hemostasis was difficult to achieve due to the patient's bleeding disorder, requiring additional sutures and cauterization.
- The nurse assisted the surgeon in maintaining hemostasis throughout the procedure by applying pressure to the affected area.
- Achieving hemostasis was the primary goal of the surgical team during the emergency operation to repair the damaged artery.
- The use of a hemostat was essential in maintaining hemostasis during the delicate procedure to remove the tumor.