English word haemostat comes from English haemo- (Pertaining to blood.), English -stat
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| haemo- | English (eng) | Pertaining to blood. |
| -stat | English (eng) | Forming nouns naming scientific instruments that act to render the prefixed element stationary or static in some respect. |
| haemostat | English (eng) | (British spelling) A clamp used in surgery to close the severed end of a blood vessel to stop bleeding. |