Hemospast is a medical term that refers to an instrument used to stop the flow of blood during surgery. It consists of a clamp or forceps that is used to compress blood vessels and control bleeding. The spelling of the word is based on Greek roots: hemo- means blood and -spast is derived from spastein, meaning to squeeze or constrict. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced /hɛmoʊspæst/, with emphasis on the first syllable.
An appliance for cupping.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.