Surgical Dressing (Noun)
Meaning
A loosely woven cotton dressing for incisions made during surgery.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The nurse applied a surgical dressing to the incision after the doctor had completed the procedure.
- She changed the surgical dressing every day to promote healing and reduce the risk of infection.
- The doctor carefully cut away the old surgical dressing before examining the surgical site.
- A sterile surgical dressing was applied to the wound after the stitches were removed.
- A lightly wrapped surgical dressing was applied to reduce swelling and promote a full range of motion after the operation.