Antihemorrhagic

Antihemorrhagic (pronunciation: an-ti-he-mo-rrha-gic) is a term used in medicine to describe substances or treatments that are used to prevent or stop bleeding.

Etymology

The term "antihemorrhagic" is derived from the Greek words "anti" meaning against, "haima" meaning blood, and "rhegnynai" meaning to break forth. Thus, it literally means against the breaking forth of blood.

Types of Antihemorrhagic

There are two main types of antihemorrhagic agents: systemic and local.

Systemic antihemorrhagic agents are drugs that are usually administered intravenously or orally to prevent or control bleeding throughout the entire body. These include vitamin K, fresh frozen plasma, and prothrombin complex concentrate.

Local antihemorrhagic agents are substances applied directly to a wound to control bleeding. These include hemostatic agents like surgical sponges, gelatin sponges, and oxidized cellulose.

Related Terms

Hemorrhage: The medical term for bleeding or blood loss.
Hemostasis: The process by which the body stops bleeding.
Coagulation: The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot.
Thrombosis: The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood.

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