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gauze (gawz) a light, open-meshed fabric of muslin or similar material.
absorbable gauze gauze made from oxidized cellulose. absorbent gauze white cotton cloth of various thread counts and weights, supplied in various lengths and widths and in different forms (rolls or folds). petrolatum gauze a sterile material produced by saturation of sterile absorbent gauze with sterile white petrolatum. zinc gelatin impregnated gauze absorbent gauze impregnated with zinc gelatin.
gauze [gôz] Etymology: Fr, gaze a transparent fabric of open weave and differing degrees of fineness, most often cotton muslin, used in surgical procedures and for bandages and dressings. It may be sterilized and permeated by an antiseptic or lotion. Kinds of gauze include absorbable gauze, absorbent gauze, and petrolatum gauze. See also bandage. gauze [gawz] a light, open-meshed fabric of muslin or similar material used in bandages, dressings, and surgical sponges. absorbent gauze white cotton cloth of various thread counts and weights, supplied in various lengths and widths and in different forms (rolls or folds). petrolatum gauze sterile absorbent gauze saturated with white petrolatum; used as a non-adherent protective covering for wounds. zinc gelatin impregnated gauze absorbent gauze impregnated with zinc gelatin for use as a skin protectant.
gauze a light, open-meshed fabric of muslin or similar material. absorbent gauze white cotton cloth of various thread counts and weights, supplied in various lengths and widths and in different forms (rolls or folds). gauze mask see surgical mask. petrolatum gauze a sterile material produced by saturation of sterile absorbent gauze with sterile white petrolatum. zinc gelatin impregnated gauze absorbent gauze impregnated with zinc gelatin. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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