Plaster Cast (Noun)
Meaning
Bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor applied a plaster cast to the patient's broken arm to keep it stable during the healing process.
- After the accident, she had to wear a plaster cast on her leg for six weeks to allow the bone to mend.
- He carefully cut off the old plaster cast to reveal the patient's newly healed bone underneath.
- The nurse gently applied a new layer of plaster to create a sturdy plaster cast for the patient's injured wrist.
- She had been wearing a plaster cast on her hand for a few weeks and was eager to have it removed.