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ice pack (s)
n.
A folded sac filled with crushed ice and applied to sore or swollen parts of the body to reduce pain and inflammation.
ice pack
Etymology: ME, is + pakke
a container of crushed ice placed on the body to reduce tissue temperature, relieve pain, soothe inflamed tissue, or control bleeding.


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