bandage

• Faixa de material usada para cobrir, proteger ou enfaixar um ferimento; também pode ser o ato de aplicar essa faixa.

A noun referring to a strip of material used to cover, protect, or bind a wound or injury.

1. Medical dressingA2formalmedical

   A strip of soft material used to cover and protect a wound or injury.

   Bandagem

   • The nurse applied a clean bandage to the cut.
   • He wrapped a bandage around his sprained ankle.
   • Always keep a sterile bandage in your first aid kit.

   Sinônimoscompressdressinggauzelintplaster

2. Supportive wrapA2formalmedical

   A material used to support an injured body part or hold a dressing in place.

   Bandagem

   • The doctor used an elastic bandage to support the knee.
   • She wore a bandage on her wrist after the fall.
   • The bandage helped reduce swelling around the injury.

   Sinônimosbindingcompressdressinggauzewrap

• Verbo que significa cobrir ou envolver um ferimento ou lesão com uma tira de material para protegê-lo ou sustentá-lo.

A verb meaning to cover or bind a wound or injury with a strip of material for protection or support.

1. Apply a bandageA2formalmedical

   To cover and protect an injured part of the body with a strip of soft material.

   Enfaixar

   • The nurse bandaged the wound carefully.
   • He bandaged his ankle after the sprain.
   • She bandaged the cut to stop the bleeding.

   Sinônimosbindcoverdressstrapwrap

2. Wrap or encloseB1formalmedical

   To wrap something around a part of the body to cover or enclose it.

   Enfaixar

   • They bandaged the package with tape.
   • She bandaged the broken vase with cloth.
   • He bandaged the rope around the pole.

   Sinônimosbindcoverdressstrapwrap

   Antônimosexposeuncoverunwrap

3. Dress a woundB1formalmedical

   To cover and bind a wound with a dressing or bandage.

   Enfaixar

   • The doctor bandaged the surgical incision.
   • She bandaged the burn with sterile gauze.
   • He bandaged the scrape on his knee.

   Sinônimosbindcoverdressstrapwrap