Arrest of haemorrhage from a cut artery by pressure with a blunt hook. ... Origin: L. Uncus, hook ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ŭn′si-presh′ŭr Definitions: 1. Arrest of hemorrhage from a cut artery by pressure with a blunt hook.
uncipressure 1. Pressure with a hook to stop hemorrhage. 2. Arrest of hemorrhage from a cut artery by pressure with a blunt hook.