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Gauze
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(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.
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a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
Example
The first aid kit included sterile gauze for emergencies.
The doctor wrapped my sprained ankle with gauze for support.
The paramedic applied gauze to control the bleeding from the injury.
I used gauze to clean and dress the wound on my knee.
In first aid training, they learned how to pack a wound with sterile gauze to control bleeding.
