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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).

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