compress
nounfeminine/kõˈpɾesɐ/medium
com·pres·sa
Definition
A pad of absorbent material pressed onto part of the body to stop bleeding or to apply medications, relieve inflammation, etc.
The doctor applied a sterile compress to the wound.
A cold compress can help reduce swelling.
Common collocations
sterile compressgauze compressapply a compresscold/hot compress
Etymology
Do francês 'compresse', de 'comprimer' (comprimir).