adhesive bandage


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Noun1.adhesive bandage - bandage consisting of a medical dressing of plain absorbent gauze held in place by a plastic or fabric tape coated with adhesiveadhesive bandage - bandage consisting of a medical dressing of plain absorbent gauze held in place by a plastic or fabric tape coated with adhesive
bandage, patch - a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
Band Aid - trade name for an adhesive bandage to cover small cuts or blisters
Elastoplast - an elastic adhesive bandage for covering cuts or wounds
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public against an unregistered adhesive bandage being sold in the market.
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His parents say the tot was left screaming in agony when nurses at Stirling Royal Infirmary put an adhesive bandage over the wound.
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Apply antibiotic ointment, and cover the wound with an adhesive bandage or gauze dressing to protect it from contamination and further injury.
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