tape (redirected from taping off)

tape (tāp) a long, narrow strip of fabric or other flexible material.

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adhesive tape  a strip of fabric or other material evenly coated on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive material.

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tape

Etymology: AS, taeppe

strips of material, usually with adhesive, used to secure bandages.

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tape

a long, narrow strip of fabric or other flexible material.

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adhesive tape

a strip of fabric or other material evenly coated on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive material.

tape closure

application of tape strips across the incision can be used to hold wound edges in apposition.

vaginal tape

special tape for use in closing the vulva to retain a prolapsed cervix or uterus. See also buhner method.

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tape

Surgery An adhesive paper or cloth strip or ribbon used to close incisions; tape ↓ infection risk by eliminating a foreign body–eg, sutures that communicate with outside of the body. Cf Catgut, Staples  Vox populi A magnetic recording medium. See Digital tape.

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Patient discussion about taping off.

Q. how will i know if i have a tape worm in my body?

A. Most people who are infected with tapeworm don't show symptoms.
It's possible you might notice segments of the adult tapeworm (proglottids) in your stool. Other possible signs and symptoms include:

Nausea
Weakness
Loss of appetite
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Weight loss and inadequate absorption of nutrients from food

If you suspect you have a tapeworm you'll need your doctor to check your stool or send samples to a laboratory for testing. A laboratory may use microscopic identification techniques to check for eggs or tapeworm segments in your feces.