hemostasis

/,hi:mou'steisis/ Cách viết khác : (hemostasis) /,hi:mou'steisis/

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • The stopping of bleeding or blood flow: "Hemostasis" refers specifically to the physiological process or medical procedure that stops blood loss from a damaged blood vessel.
   • A state of blood flow cessation: It can also describe the achieved state where bleeding has been controlled.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The surgeon achieved rapid hemostasis during the operation.
  • Effective hemostasis is critical to prevent excessive blood loss after an injury.

Advanced Usage

• "Achieve/maintain hemostasis": A common medical phrase describing the successful control of bleeding.
  • The primary goal was to achieve hemostasis before closing the surgical site.
• "Mechanism of hemostasis": Refers to the natural biological process involving vasoconstriction, platelet plug formation, and blood coagulation.
  • The lecture covered the three main stages in the mechanism of hemostasis.

Variants and Related Words

• Hemostatic (adj): Relating to or causing hemostasis.
  • A hemostatic agent was applied to the wound.
• Hemostat (n): A surgical instrument or a chemical agent used to stop bleeding.
  • The surgeon used a hemostat to clamp the vessel.

Synonyms

• Stasis of blood: A more literal synonym.
• Hemorrhage control: A procedural synonym focusing on the action taken.

Related Phrases

• Secure hemostasis: To ensure bleeding is completely stopped.
  • It is vital to secure hemostasis before concluding the procedure.

Học thuật

Noun

1. surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat)

Từ đồng nghĩa

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