hemostatic

Meanings

• noun

  A substance or device used to promote the formation of a blood clot and stop bleeding.

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Variants

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hemostatic , hemostatics

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'hestos', meaning 'ready' or 'easily stopped', and 'haima', meaning 'blood'.

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Trivia

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1. Hemostatic agents have been used since ancient times, with honey being one of the earliest known hemostats.

2. Modern hemostatic agents include materials like gelatin, collagen, and fibrin glue.

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1. Coagulant: A substance that promotes blood clotting.

2. Hemorrhage: Uncontrolled bleeding.

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In medicine, hemostatic agents are used during surgeries and trauma cases to control excessive bleeding. In dentistry, hemostatic agents are used during dental procedures to minimize bleeding.

How to Memorize "hemostatic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a stop sign to remember the meaning of hemostatic - a substance that stops bleeding.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of stopping bleeding or forming a clot.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hemostat Helps Heal' to remember the meaning of hemostatic.

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