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neck brace

/ˈnek breɪs/

Tradução: Dispositivo médico usado ao redor do pescoço para dar suporte, imobilizar ou proteger a coluna cervical, geralmente após traumas ou cirurgias.

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/ˈnek breɪs/B1formalmedical
  • ptDispositivo médico usado ao redor do pescoço para dar suporte, imobilizar ou proteger a coluna cervical, geralmente após traumas ou cirurgias.

A medical device worn around the neck to support, immobilize, or protect the cervical spine, often used after injuries or surgeries.

  1. Medical support deviceB2formal

    A rigid or semi-rigid collar worn around the neck to support and immobilize the cervical spine after injury or surgery.

    ptColar cervical

    • After the car accident, he had to wear a neck brace for six weeks.
    • The paramedic carefully fitted the neck brace to stabilize the patient's spine.
    • Doctors recommend a neck brace to prevent further damage to the vertebrae.