1. Plural of hemostat; agents or substances that stop or slow bleeding.
Usage: Medical/clinical term
2. Plural of hemostat; surgical instruments used to clamp blood vessels and control bleeding.
Usage: Medical/surgical term

1. Relating to or serving to stop or control bleeding.
Usage: Medical/clinical term

Examples

• The surgeon applied hemostatics to the wound to control the bleeding.
• Hemostatic gauze is commonly used in emergency medicine.
• Several hemostatics were laid out on the surgical tray before the procedure.
• The nurse selected appropriate hemostatics for the patient's injury.
• Modern hemostatics have improved outcomes in trauma care.
• Topical hemostatics can be applied directly to minor cuts.
• The hemostatic properties of this powder make it useful for nosebleeds.