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adhesive absorbent dressing

n.

A sterile dressing consisting of a plain absorbent gauze or compress affixed to a film of fabric coated on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive.

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Nearby words

adherend, adherent, adhesion, adhesiotomy, adhesive, adhesive absorbent dressing, adhesive bandage, adhesive binding, adhesive capsulitis, adhesive pericarditis, adhesive peritonitis
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