1. Serving to stop or prevent bleeding; able to control the flow of blood.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Also spelled 'hemostatic' in U.S. English

1. A substance or agent that stops or controls bleeding.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Also spelled 'hemostatic' in U.S. English

Examples

• The surgeon applied a haemostatic powder to the wound to stop the bleeding.
• Gauze with haemostatic properties is commonly used in emergency medicine.
• The haemostatic agent was effective in controlling the patient's blood loss.
• Modern haemostatics can accelerate clotting in severe injuries.
• The nurse used a haemostatic dressing on the surgical site.
• Vitamin K acts as a haemostatic by promoting blood clotting factors.