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Gauze
01
(medicine) a thin cotton fabric used for sterile dressings, bandages, and wound care
What is "gauze"?
Gauze is a lightweight, breathable fabric used in medical settings for wound care and bandaging. It is typically made from cotton or synthetic fibers and comes in various forms, such as pads, rolls, or strips. Gauze is highly absorbent, allowing it to soak up fluids from wounds while maintaining a sterile environment. It is commonly used to cover and protect wounds, encourage healing, and apply medications or cleaning solutions.
Examples
The first aid kit included sterile gauze for emergencies.
02
a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
gauzes
Lexical Tree
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