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hemostatic
[hee-muh-stat-ik, hem-uh-]
adjective
arresting hemorrhage, as a drug; styptic.
pertaining to stagnation of the blood.
noun
a hemostatic agent or substance.
Word History and Origins
Origin of hemostatic1
Example Sentences
Addressing this issue, recent research has been published by researchers focusing on a hemostatic agent derived from mussels and silkworm cocoons.
Other advantages of the hemostatic material included its easy application and removal.
But zeolite, a simple mineral with hitherto unknown hemostatic properties, saves their bacon every time.
Packets of hemostatic granules, she found out, can stop catastrophic bleeding; decompression needles can relieve pressure in a punctured chest.
The pockets on his tactical vest held medical gear, including hemostatic dressings, chest seals, and tourniquets.
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