hemostatic

noun

he·mo·stat·ic | \ ˌhē-mə-ˈsta-tik

Definition of hemostatic

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a hemostatic agent

hemostatic

adjective

Definition of hemostatic (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : of or caused by hemostasis

2 : serving to check bleeding

Examples of hemostatic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

All the current models of bleeding prevention—medically known as hemostatic agents—suffer from the same problem, according to the authors. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "New Bio Glue Stops Post-Traumatic Bleeding in Its Tracks," 14 May 2019 The kits The kits include equipment such as tourniquets, pressure bandages and hemostatic dressings to stop uncontrolled life-threatening bleeding. — Alec Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Positively Pewaukee trying to raise funds for trauma kits in Pewaukee schools," 25 June 2018 The kits include a tourniquet, hemostatic gauze, pressure dressing and airway and chest seal materials in a lightweight 6-inch by 4-inch zippered bag. — Karina Bland, azcentral, "New statue to honor Granite Mountain Hotshots 5 years after Yarnell Hill Fire," 20 Apr. 2018 Mararv was lifted out and taken to a medic, who stuffed his wound with hemostatic gauze and gave him a painkilling fentanyl lollipop to suck. — Tristan Mcconnell, GQ, "The Bloody Toll of Congo's Elephant Wars," 16 Apr. 2018 At this time, most of the hemostatic options are powders or bandages. — Allison Barrie, Fox News, "This foam could save your life," 29 June 2017

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