TechnologyJuly 17, 2026

hemostasis

/hiːməˈsteɪsɪs/

Definition

The physiological process by which the body stops bleeding and maintains blood flow integrity.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek 'haima' (blood) and 'stasis' (a standing still or stoppage). It entered medical English in the 19th century to describe the cessation of hemorrhage.

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