adhesive bandage

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noun

a bandage consisting of a small pad of gauze affixed to a strip of adhesive tape.

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Words nearby adhesive bandage

adherent, adhesion, adhesiotomy, adhesive, adhesive absorbent dressing, adhesive bandage, adhesive binding, adhesive capsulitis, adhesive pericarditis, adhesive peritonitis, adhesive plaster
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Medical definitions for adhesive bandage

adhesive bandage

n.

A dressing of absorbent gauze affixed to plastic or fabric coated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive.
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