Medical Device
compression bandage Audio
com·pres·sion band·age [ kum-preh-shun ban-dij ]
Subclass of:
Bandage
Definitions related to compression bandages:
  • A bandage designed to provide pressure to a particular area.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Strips of elastic material used to apply pressure to body parts to control EDEMA and aid circulation.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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