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hemostatic

 

[ ˌhiːməˈstætɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

medical

Relating to or causing the stopping of bleeding.

Synonyms

bleeding-stopping, blood clotting.

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Word Description / Examples
hemostatic

Often used in medical or scientific contexts to refer to substances, techniques, or agents that stop bleeding.

  • The surgeon applied a hemostatic dressing to the wound.
  • They used a hemostatic agent to prevent excess bleeding during the operation.
bleeding-stopping

Typically used in more general or everyday language to describe something that stops bleeding, without specific medical terminology.

  • We need a bleeding-stopping bandage for this cut.
  • He grabbed a bleeding-stopping ointment from the first aid kit.
blood clotting

Refers specifically to the natural process by which blood forms clots to stop bleeding, often discussed in medical, biological, or educational contexts.

  • Vitamin K plays a crucial role in blood clotting.
  • Impaired blood clotting can lead to severe health issues.

Examples of usage

  • The hemostatic agent helped to quickly stop the bleeding.
  • After the surgery, the doctor applied a hemostatic dressing to control the bleeding.
  • The hemostatic properties of the medication were effective in preventing excessive bleeding.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

An agent or substance that stops bleeding.

Synonyms

bleeding-stopping substance, hemostatic agent.

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hemostatic

Commonly used in medical contexts to describe substances, agents, or procedures specifically designed to stop bleeding.

  • The surgeon used a hemostatic sponge to control the bleeding during the operation
hemostatic agent

Used mainly in medical and clinical settings to describe specific chemicals or tools designed to stop bleeding. This term often implies a more technical and specific function compared to general terms.

  • In emergency medicine, hemostatic agents are crucial for managing severe trauma cases with extensive bleeding
bleeding-stopping substance

A more general and descriptive term that can be used in both medical and non-medical contexts to indicate any substance that helps in stopping bleeding.

  • We've run out of bandages, but we still have some bleeding-stopping substances that can help manage minor cuts

Examples of usage

  • The nurse applied a hemostatic to the wound to stop the bleeding.
  • Hemostatics are commonly used in surgery to control bleeding.

Translations

Translations of the word "hemostatic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hemostático

🇮🇳 रक्तस्तंभक

🇩🇪 hämostatisch

🇮🇩 hemostatik

🇺🇦 гемостатичний

🇵🇱 hemostatyczny

🇯🇵 止血剤 (しけつざい)

🇫🇷 hémostatique

🇪🇸 hemostático

🇹🇷 hemostatik

🇰🇷 지혈제 (지혈성의)

🇸🇦 عائق للنزيف

🇨🇿 hemostatický

🇸🇰 hemostatický

🇨🇳 止血的 (zhǐxuè de)

🇸🇮 hemostatičen

🇮🇸 blæðingarstöðvandi

🇰🇿 гемостатикалық

🇬🇪 ჰემოსტატიკური

🇦🇿 hemostatik

🇲🇽 hemostático

Etymology

The term 'hemostatic' originates from the Greek words 'haima' meaning blood, and 'stasis' meaning stopping. Hemostatic agents have been used for centuries in various forms to control bleeding, particularly in medical settings such as surgery and trauma care. The development of modern hemostatic agents has significantly improved the ability to manage bleeding and save lives in critical situations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,383 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.