Suspensory Bandage (Noun)
Meaning
A bandage of elastic fabric applied to uplift a dependant part (as the scrotum or a pendulous breast).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The nurse applied a suspensory bandage to the patient's scrotum to help alleviate the discomfort and swelling.
- The doctor recommended wearing a suspensory bandage to support the pendulous breast during exercise and other physical activities.
- A suspensory bandage was used to support the hernia and prevent it from getting worse.
- The patient was advised to wear a suspensory bandage at all times to reduce the strain on his injured testicles.
- The caregiver carefully wrapped a suspensory bandage around the elderly woman's breast to provide her with comfort and relief.