definitions of bandage
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Definitions &Translations Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  bandage, patch(verb) a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body. 2  bind, bandage(verb) wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose. 3  bandage(verb) dress by covering or binding.
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sprain Medical Definition of sprain. : a sudden or violent twist or wrench of a joint causing the stretching or tearing of ligaments and often rupture of blood vessels with hemorrhage into the tissues; also : the condition resulting from a sprain that is usually marked by swelling, inflammation, hemorrhage, and discoloration—compare strain[3] b.
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dressing medical dressing - a cloth covering for a wound or sore. dressing. bandage, patch - a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body. cloth covering - a covering made of cloth.
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- Compression bandages are often fitted with a gauze center. A bandage refers to a material that is used to support a part of the body or wrap around an injury. Animal hides were often used to prevent wounds from bleeding. A medical professional wrapping a person's knee with a compression bandage.
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- ‘Tourniquets, ligatures, and compression bandages should not be used.’ ‘She soaked her body again, at the same time soaking the bandage over her wound.’ ‘With treatment, Cara is able to play outside and with friends without being wrapped in bandages to protect her.’
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bandagenoun  [ C or U] She removed the bandage to reveal a red swollen wound. He wound a small bandage round her finger. My ankle is rather weak, so I always put a bandage on it to support it when I play tennis. He came out of the hospital swathed in bandages.
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- Definition of rag. 1a : a waste piece of clothb rags plural : clothes usually in poor or ragged conditionc : clothing the rag trade. 2 : something resembling a rag.
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- Primary Meanings of wound. 1  n an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin) 2  n the act of inflicting a wound. 3  n a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat. 4  n a figurative injury (to your feelings or pride) 5  v cause injuries or bodily harm to. 6  v hurt the feelings of. 7  adj put in a coil.
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Emergency Bandage The bandages come in three different sizes: 4, 6, and 8 inches wide. 1  the sterile non-adhering dressing that is designed to allow removing the bandage without reopening a wound.  the pressure applicator or the pressure bar that is placed directly over the wound to stop the bleeding by applying pressure.
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Bandage A bandage is a piece of material used either to support a medical device such as a dressing or splint, or on its own to provide support to or to restrict the movement of a part of the body. When used with a dressing, the dressing is applied directly on a wound, and a bandage used to hold the dressing in place. Other bandages are used without dressings, such as elastic bandages that are used to reduce swelling or provide support to a sprained ankle. Tight bandages can be used to slow blood flow t
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patch patch. 1  a piece of material applied to cover or mend a hole or tear or to strengthen a weak spot. 2  a dressing applied to a wound or sore. 3  a pad or shield worn over an eye, as for protection. 4  a surface area differing from its surroundings in nature or appearance: patches of snow on the ground. 5  a small plot of ground: a potato patch.
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strap strap (strāp) n. A strip or piece of adhesive plaster. v. strapped, strap·ping, straps To support or bind a part, especially with overlapping strips of adhesive plaster.
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strapping Medical Dictionary. strapping. noun. Medical Definition of strapping. : the application of adhesive plaster in overlapping strips upon or around a part (as a sprained ankle or the chest in pleurisy) to serve as a splint to reduce motion or to hold surgical dressings in place upon a surgical wound; also : material so used.
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Dressings and Bandages A sterile dressing which is past its expiry date should NOT be used. A bandage is used in combination with a dressing where a wound is present. A roller bandage is used to secure a dressing in place. A triangular bandage is used as an arm sling or as a pad to control bleeding.
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- n. [countable; usually singular]. bind•a•ble,adj. 1  to fasten or tie (something) with a string, rope, etc.[~ + object]She bound her hair with a ribbon. 2  to bandage: [~ + object (+ up)]to bind one's wounds (up).[~ + (+ up) + object]to bind (up) his wounds.
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- This leaflet will provide advice for patients who need compression bandaging. What is Compression Bandaging? Compression bandaging is a special type of bandage which provides support to help treat venous leg ulcers and manage leg swelling. These bandages provide support for the veins which enable the valves to work more efficiently.
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BANDAGE Meaning: A piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body. Classified under: Nouns denoting man-made objects. Synonyms: bandage; patch. Hypernyms (bandage is a kind of...): dressing; medical dressing (a cloth covering for a wound or sore).
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- Another type of roller bandage is a heavier type of stretchable material commonly known as the elastic bandage. One brand that is used is Ace. Elastic bandages are used to give constant pressure over an area or to support an injured joint. When used to a lower extremity, it facilitates venous return.Methods of Application There are five general methods of applying roll bandages: circular, spiral, reverse spiral, figure-8, and recurrent fold.egin with the circular method. After securing with one or two complete overlaps, place the bandage to overlap a half or two-thirds of the width, and in this manner move evenly up the extremity to provide even support. Tape or clip the bandage in place.
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Orthopedic cast It is similar in function to a splint. Plaster bandages consist of a cotton bandage that has been combined with plaster of paris, which hardens after it has been made wet. Plaster of Paris is calcined gypsum (roasted gypsum), ground to a fine powder by milling.
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Wound dressing- definition, purposes, principles, types, procedure Wound dressing- definition, purposes, principles, types, procedure. Wound. An injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is cut or broken. Surgical or Wound dressing. Sterile dressing covering applied to a wound or incision using aseptic technique with or without medication.
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Definitions &Translations Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Wound. A wound is a type of injury in which skin is torn, cut, or punctured, or where blunt force trauma causes a contusion. In pathology, it specifically refers to a sharp injury which damages the dermis of the skin.
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- If you dream a bandage is only applied to one part of your body, then this is a message to consider looking at the detailed information of the dream. To see a person in your dream covered in bandages shows that it is time to help others. A bandage in your dream could be a sign of grief and anger. If you see a bandage full of blood, this is a warning of danger and problems in your spirituality.
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- verb (used with object), swathed, swathing. 1. to wrap, bind, or swaddle with bands of some material; wrap up closely or fully. 2. to bandage. 3. to enfold or envelop, as wrappings do. 4. to wrap (cloth, rope, etc.) around something.
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ligament Medical Definition of LIGAMENT. 1. : a tough band of tissue that serves to connect the articular extremities of bones or to support or retain an organ in place and is usually composed of coarse bundles of dense white fibrous tissue parallel or closely interlaced, pliant, and flexible, but not extensible.2.efinition of LIGAMENT for Kids. : a tough band of tissue that holds bones together or keeps an organ in place in the body.
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Elastic bandage The modern elastic bandage is constructed from cotton, polyester and latex-free elastic yarns. By varying the ratio of cotton, polyester, and the elastic yarns within a bandage, manufacturers are able to offer various grades of compression and durability in their wraps. Often aluminum or stretchable clips are used to fasten the bandage in place once it has been wrapped around the injury.
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What is a Gauze Bandage? When using a roll of gauze, the end is pulled out and placed over a piece of wound dressing, such as a medicated pad of cotton. The gauze is then wrapped around the location of the wound. The ends of the bandage can be tied together or a piece of bandage tape can be used to secure them and keep the material in place.