I. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|stad.ik noun
( -s )
Etymology: Late Greek haimostatikos, n. & adjective
: an agent that checks bleeding ; especially : one that shortens the clotting time of blood — compare hemostat
II. adjective
Etymology: Late Greek haimostatikos good for stopping blood, from Greek haimo- hem- + -statikos -static
1. : of or caused by hemostasis
2. : serving to check bleeding