Hemostats

/ˈhiːmoʊˌstæts/ noun

Definition

Plural of hemostat; multiple surgical clamps used during medical procedures to control bleeding from blood vessels.

Etymology

Plural form of hemostat, combining the standardized medical singular noun with the English plural marker '-s'.

Kelly Says

Operating room trays have precisely organized rows of different sized hemostats, and a surgeon can often tell a skilled operating nurse just by watching how quickly and efficiently they hand over the right clamp.

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