antiseptic dressing

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dressing /dress·ing/ (dres´ing) any material used for covering and protecting a wound.

antiseptic dressing gauze impregnated with antiseptic material.

occlusive dressing one that seals a wound from contact with air or bacteria.

pressure dressing one by which pressure is exerted on the covered area to prevent collection of fluids in underlying tissues.

antiseptic dressing

A sterile dressing of gauze impregnated with an antiseptic.

antiseptic dressing,

a fabric, gauze, or pad treated with an antiseptic, a germicidal, or a bacteriostatic solution and applied to a wound or an incision to prevent or treat infection.

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