haemostat

/hɛmɒstæt/

Definitions

1. noun

A medical device or instrument used to control bleeding from a wound or cut by applying pressure or compression to the affected area.

“The surgeon used a haemostat to stop the bleeding from the patient’s artery.”

Synonyms

  • haemostatic
  • haemostatic forceps

Antonyms

  • haemorrhage