dɪˈlʌmbeɪt

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or stop the flow of blood from a wounded artery

“The doctor had to delumbate the patient to save his life.”

2. verb

to stop the flow of blood or any fluid

“The nurse delumbated the wound to prevent further bleeding.”

3. noun

the act of removing or stopping the flow of blood from a wounded artery

“Delumbation is a critical step in emergency surgery.”