noun
- a surgical instrument or substance used to stop bleeding by applying pressure or promoting blood clotting
Usage: medical/surgical term; also spelled hemostatic or hemostat in U.S. English
Examples
- The surgeon applied a haemostat to control the bleeding during the operation.
- Gauze soaked in haemostat solution was used to stop the wound from bleeding.
- Modern haemostats come in various forms, including clips, clamps, and chemical agents.
- The nurse prepared several haemostats before the surgical procedure began.
- A haemostat was essential for managing the patient's hemorrhage in the emergency room.