What is another word for hemostasis?
Pronunciation: [hˈiːmə͡ʊstˌasiz] (IPA) 
Hemostasis refers to the processes involved in controlling the flow of blood from an injured blood vessel. It involves the formation of a clotting mechanism that seals the broken blood vessel to prevent excessive bleeding. Synonyms for hemostasis include coagulation, clotting, blood clotting and stoppage of bleeding. Coagulation is the process of blood clotting in response to an injury, while clotting refers to the formation of a clot in response to an injury. Blood clotting is the process by which the blood changes from a liquid to a semi-solid or a solid state, while stoppage of bleeding involves the cessation of blood flow from an injured blood vessel.
