Hemorrhage

Definition

Hemorrhage is the excessive or uncontrolled bleeding from blood vessels, which can occur internally or externally. It disrupts the normal process of hemostasis, the body's mechanism to stop bleeding and maintain blood within the circulatory system.

Related terms

Hemostasis: The physiological process that stops bleeding at the site of an injury while maintaining blood flow elsewhere in the circulation.

Coagulation: The part of the hemostasis process that involves the transformation of blood from a liquid into a solid clot to prevent excessive bleeding.

Platelets: Small blood cells that play a crucial role in wound healing and blood clot formation to prevent hemorrhage