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The word must be "halt."
The meaning of the word, 'Staunch' when used as a verb, is "to stop the flow of something, particularly blood".
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What is the condition where normal blood flow is slowed or halted?
Coagulation or clotting means to stop blood flow.
What is a coagulate?
Natural occurring plactates in the blood is an example. Something that coagulats or thickens the blood to slow or stop its flow, such as when you get cut. Any artificial stuff added to the blood to thicken it.
How do ice help stop a nose bleed?
Ice will make the blood vessels contract. This will slow down the flow of blood and will help it to stop. Do not freeze your nose. Ice as in around its melting point of temperature is good.
What vitamin can stop blood flow?
I think you're thinking of vit K. It does not stop blood flow, but a lack of it will prevent clotting.
How do platelets stop the flow of blood?
it makes the blood into clots
What works best when trying to stop severe bleeding?
Apply firm pressure to the wound. Raise it above heart level if possible; this will slow the flow of blood.
What cells stop the flow of blood?
platelets
What does the medical terminology combining form -stasis mean?
-stasis means stop, so hemostasis is stopping the flow of blood.
What are the two functions of the valve located here?
To open and close to allow the flow of blood and to stop the flow of blood.
Why is arteriosclerosis bad for you?
Arteriosclerosis is a hardening or narrowing of the arteries which is usually caused by deposits of fat or cholesterol. This condition can cause heart attack and stroke.
What helps form blood clots to stop the flow of blood when a blood vesseln is cut?
Platelets.
What is the series of reactions that stop blood flow following a cut?
hemostasis
