Hemostat: meaning, definitions and examples
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hemostat
[ ˈhiːməʊstæt ]
medical instrument
A hemostat is a surgical instrument used to control bleeding during medical procedures. It is designed to grasp and hold tissue, thereby compressing blood vessels to stop the flow of blood. Hemostats come in various sizes and shapes, allowing for versatility in different surgical situations. They are commonly seen in both open and minimally invasive surgeries and are essential for maintaining hemostasis during operations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The surgeon used a hemostat to clamp the blood vessel.
- Hemostats are critical tools in any operating room.
- The technician sterilized the hemostat before the procedure.
Translations
Translations of the word "hemostat" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hemostático
🇮🇳 रक्तस्राव रोकने वाला
🇩🇪 Hämostat
🇮🇩 hemostat
🇺🇦 гемостат
🇵🇱 hemostat
🇯🇵 止血剤
🇫🇷 hémostat
🇪🇸 hemostático
🇹🇷 hemostat
🇰🇷 지혈제
🇸🇦 مادة موقفة للنزيف
🇨🇿 hemostatik
🇸🇰 hemostatik
🇨🇳 止血剂
🇸🇮 hemostat
🇮🇸 hemostat
🇰🇿 гемостат
🇬🇪 ჰემოსტატი
🇦🇿 hemostat
🇲🇽 hemostático
Etymology
The term 'hemostat' originates from the Greek words 'haima' meaning blood and 'stasis' meaning standing or stopping. The concept has been in practice since ancient surgical techniques, where various methods were employed to control bleeding. Over time, specifically designed instruments were developed to improve surgical efficiency and safety. By the 19th century, modern hemostatic tools began to emerge, adapting the principle of clamping and compressing blood vessels. The design and functionality of hemostats have evolved, contributing significantly to advances in surgical practices and patient outcomes.