hemostasis
21Coagulation — This article is about blood clotting. For other meanings see Coagulation (disambiguation). Coagulation is a complex process by which blood forms clots. It is an important part of hemostasis, the cessation of blood loss from a damaged vessel,… …
22Hemostasia — Vasos sanguíneos por los que circula la sangre. Hemostasia o hemostasis es el conjunto de mecanismos aptos para detener los procesos hemorrágicos, en otras palabras, es la capacidad que tiene un organismo de hacer que la sangre en estado líquido… …
23Platelet — Platelets, or thrombocytes, are small cytoplasmic bodies derived from cells. They circulate in the blood of mammals and are involved in hemostasis leading to the formation of blood clots. Like red blood cells, platelets have no nucleus. If the… …
24Thrombin — Coagulation factor II (thrombin) The structure of human thrombin in complex with the inhibitor hirudin.[1] …
25Wound healing — Hand abrasion …
26Factor XII — Coagulation factor XII (Hageman factor) Identifiers Symbols F12; HAE3; HAEX; HAF External IDs …
27Skin biopsy — is a biopsy technique in which a skin lesion is removed and sent to the pathologist to render a microscopic diagnosis. It is usually done under local anesthetic in a physician s office, and results are often available in 4 to 10 days. It is… …
28blood — bloodlike, adj. /blud/, n. 1. the fluid that circulates in the principal vascular system of human beings and other vertebrates, in humans consisting of plasma in which the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are suspended. 2. the… …
29drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… …
30Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… …
