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-'''Hemostasis''' is a process that changes blood from a flowing liquid to a solid state. There are three steps in the process of hemostasis: vascular constriction, platelet plug, and coagulation (or blood clotting). Coagulation is the most complex and important step in hemostasis. <ref>[http://www.rnceus.com/coag/coaghemo.html Definition of Hemostasis] Maureen Habel, RnCeus.</ref>
+'''Hemostasis''' is a process that stops the flow of blood due to damage or injury. There are three steps in the process of hemostasis: vascular constriction, platelet plug, and coagulation (or blood clotting). Coagulation is the most complex and important step in hemostasis, which changes blood from a flowing liquid to a solid state.<ref>[http://www.rnceus.com/coag/coaghemo.html Definition of Hemostasis] Maureen Habel, RnCeus.</ref>
 == Steps of Hemostasis ==