medical dressing

a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)

a medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc.

a loosely woven cotton dressing for incisions made during surgery

bandage consisting of a medical dressing of plain absorbent gauze held in place by a plastic or fabric tape coated with adhesive

bandage that covers the head or an amputation stump like a cap

bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal

bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure

a bandage containing stretchable material that can apply local pressure

a bandage consisting of a strip of cloth split in two on both ends; the central part is placed under the chin to restrict motion of the mandible and the tails are tied over the top of the head

a bandage of cloth impregnated with a substance (e.g., plaster of Paris) that hardens soon after it is applied

a plaster containing powdered black mustard; applied to the skin as a counterirritant or rubefacient

a bandage in which successive turns proceed obliquely up or down a limb

bandage consisting of a strip of sterile fabric (of variable width) rolled into a cylinder to facilitate application

bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck

a bandage of elastic fabric applied to uplift a dependant part (as the scrotum or a pendulous breast)

an enveloping bandage

(medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure