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electrohemostasis

Arrest of hemorrhage by means of an electrocautery. [electro- + G. haima, blood, + stasis, halt]

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elec·tro·he·mos·ta·sis (e-lek″tro-he-mosґtə-sis) [electro- + hemostasis] the arrest of hemorrhage by the application of a high frequency current to coagulate the bleeding point or surface.

Medical dictionary. 2011.