Antihemorrhagic

/ˌæntiˌhɛməˈrædʒɪk/ adjective

Definition

Working to stop or prevent hemorrhage, which is excessive bleeding inside or outside the body.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + hemorrhagic (relating to hemorrhage, from Greek 'haima' blood + 'rhegnynai' to break). A medical term for treatments that control bleeding.

Kelly Says

During surgery or after trauma, antihemorrhagic agents like vitamin K or blood clotting medications are essential—they're the difference between a patient recovering and bleeding to death.

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