dressing
3
2.8
- noun
- /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/
:
apósito
- There were no dressings on his wounds, and she studied him and said, "They look like bullet holes."
- wound dressing
- change dressings
- use dressings
And by medical devices I mean like chest seals, hemostatic agents, pressure dressings, tourniquets, you know, other things.
- And by medical devices I mean like chest seals, hemostatic agents, pressure dressings, tourniquets, you know, other things.
- We had folks on with golf carts with, you know, and they all had jump bags, which had, you know, dressings, tourniquets, but, you know, defibrillators and oxygen.
Examples
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The nurse applied a fresh dressing to protect the patient's wound after surgery.
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Although these dressings appear to marginally accelerate the healing process, they are still far from ideal.
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I have dressings for his wounds.
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Do they see you as someone who already makes decisions about what medicines and dressings are most appropriate?
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So then he pulls out my Israeli dressing, stops the bleeding, gets it all wrapped up.
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There are numerous studies supporting the efficacy of silver dressings in wound management.
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In 1985, he began using negative pressure, including foam dressings, to treat infected wounds.
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Moreover, unlike traditional gauze dressings, it does not require replacement for 7 days.
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Steroids and compression dressings can be used to reduce edema.
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The patient refused surgery to restore the nose, and he was treated conservatively with wet-to-dry dressings and antibiotic ointment.
Academic text (2006)
Synonyms
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2.3
A small piece of cloth or bandage that covers and protects a wound
43
3.6
A thin, light cloth with a loose weave used to cover wounds
16
1.8
A small sticky bandage used to cover cuts or blisters
11
7.9
A long strip of cloth that wraps around a body part like an arm or leg
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2.6
A thin cotton cloth used to cover and protect a wound
1
2.2
A small sticky strip with a soft pad that you put on the skin to cover small cuts
1
7.5
A soft cotton fabric used to cover and protect wounds
1
2.6
A long, stretchy cloth that wraps and supports an injured joint to reduce swelling
A clean piece of cloth or pad placed over a wound to protect it
A clean pad of cotton or gauze that covers a wound after surgery to protect it
A gauze soaked in petroleum jelly to protect wounds and keep them moist
A roll of cloth used to wrap wounds or support injured body parts
A small sticky patch that covers a minor cut
A bandage that presses on a wound to stop heavy bleeding
Compounds
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1.0
A cold sauce like oil and vinegar or ranch that adds flavor to fresh vegetables
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2.8
A long loose robe you wear over night clothes before getting dressed or while relaxing at home
- Informal
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5.6
An action that makes something look better than it really is to hide problems
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2.4
A thin sauce for salad made with oil, vinegar, garlic, and herbs like oregano
2
3.5
A creamy sauce for salads and sandwiches made from mayonnaise, horseradish, onion, and ketchup
- Informal
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6.1
A severe scolding from someone in charge, often in front of other people
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2.1
A creamy sauce for salads and sandwiches made from mayonnaise and chopped pickles
A salad sauce that mixes oil and vinegar with mashed anchovies to make it salty
A salad dressing made from equal parts mayonnaise and vinaigrette with garlic and cheese
- Specialized
A clean pad of cotton or gauze that covers a wound after surgery to protect it
- Specialized
A thin layer of compost or fertilizer spread on top of soil to help plants grow without mixing it in
How Protective
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Dressing comes from the verb dress, which once meant 'to put in order' or 'to treat'. Doctors 'dress' a wound by cleaning and covering it, so dressing is the cloth put on a cut to protect it.