packing

packing /pack·ing/ (-ing) the filling of a wound or cavity with gauze, sponges, pads, or other material; also, the material used for this purpose.

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pack·ing (pkng)

n.

1. The insertion of gauze or other material into a body cavity or wound for therapeutic purposes.

2. The material so used; a pack.

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packing

Etymology: ME, pakke

1 material used to fill a wound or cavity.

2 the act of inserting material into a wound or cavity, especially a wound with tunneling.

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packing,

n in dentistry, the act of filling a mold or a cavity preparation or placement of a cord into the suculus.

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packing

1. the filling of a wound or cavity with gauze, sponge or other material.

2. the material used for this purpose.

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packing

ENT Nasal packing, see there

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Patient discussion about packing.

Q. I smoke a lot almost a pack every day.This increases on those days when my stress level goes up. I smoke a lot almost a pack every day. This increases on those days when my stress level goes up. Though it is clearly mentioned the top of the cigar pack that ‘smoking is injurious to health’, those who were addicted to smoking never care to see that. To be honest, smoking helps me with the stress level and I do believe that everyone smoke to get some relief or other. Of late I cough heavily and afraid that this should not put me in to trouble later.

A. THE REASON THEY PUT THAT WARNING ON CIGERETTES,IS BE CAUSE IT CAUSES CANCER...I AM RETIRED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST/PARAMEDIC....BELIEVE ME DYING FROM LUNG CANCER IS NOT PRETTY.YOU SHOULD BE WORRIED ABOUT NOW ,NOT LATER...THE FACT IS YOU WILL GET CANCER IF YOU CONTINUE TO SMOKE THE WAY YOU DO,AND YOU MAY HAVE IT NOW,YOU HAVE SOME OF THE SYMTOMS......GOOD LUCK......MRFOOT56

Q. Do you know the Aroma Therapy packs they sale over the mall? they say it's especially good for Arthritis, is it true ?

A. i'm a bit skeptic about "wonder treatments" you buy at the malls. i think that 99% of those things are there because desperate people will buy anything for a bit of peace of mind.

Q. can i treat Arthritis with hot packs? will it make any different?

A. Actually ostheoarthritis is known to be aleviated with heat and so hot packs may help. Cold weather is known to aggravate arthritis. You should try a combination of physical therapy or minimal exercise with hot packs.