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compress
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kõˈpɾesɐ/com·pres·sa
Definition
1A pad of absorbent material pressed onto part of the body to stop bleeding or to apply medications, relieve inflammation, etc.
Usage examples
“The doctor applied a sterile compress to the wound.”
“A cold compress can help reduce swelling.”
Common combinations
sterile compressgauze compressapply a compresscold/hot compress