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dressing 1. a covering for a wound, sore, etc. 2. size used for stiffening textiles dressing [′dres·iŋ] (agriculture) Manure or compost used as a fertilizer. (civil engineering) The process of smoothing or squaring lumber or stone for use in a building. (engineering) The sharpening, repairing, and replacing of parts, notably drilling bits and tool joints, to ready equipment for reuse. (medicine) Application of various materials for protecting a wound and encouraging healing. Material so applied. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Re-epithelialization following laser procedures can be accelerated simply by applying a semi-permeable occlusive dressing. According to the CDC, the player shouldn't be allowed back into play until the bleeding has been controlled and the wound properly cleaned, treated and securely bandaged with an occlusive dressing. Management of leg ulcers with hydrocolloid occlusive dressing. |
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