HEMOSTAT - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a surgical instrument that stops bleeding by clamping the blood vessel
Categories: Surgical instrument
📖 Fun Facts About Hemostat
- • Hemostats clamp blood vessels in surgery and were among the first specialized instruments that standardized operating procedure.
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🔗 Related Words
hemo- – A related word in the same word family.
-stat – A related word in the same word family.
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