support stocking

/səˌpɔrt ˌstɑkɪŋ/
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Definitions of support stocking
  1. noun
    elasticized stocking intended to reduce pressure on the veins of the leg (as in case of varicose veins)
    synonyms: support hose
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    type of:
    stocking
    close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
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