How to Pronounce "hemostat"
word
ˈhiːməˌstæt
HEE-muh-stat
ˈhiːməˌstat
HEE-muh-stat
Definition
A hemostat is a medical tool used to stop bleeding by clamping blood vessels during surgery or medical procedures.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhiːməˌstæt
British English
ˈhiːməˌstat
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEE-muh-stat
UK
HEE-muh-stat
Listen in Context
The doctor used a hemostat to stop the bleeding.
A nurse handed the hemostat to the surgeon.
The hemostat is an important tool in every operating room.
Could you grab me a hemostat from the tray?