Example: Der Verband muss täglich gewechselt werden, um Infektionen zu vermeiden.
Definition
"Der Verband" in medical context refers to a dressing or bandage applied to a wound or injury to protect it from infection, support healing, and absorb any discharge. It is essential for maintaining hygiene and promoting recovery in injured tissues.
The German word "der Verband" originates from the verb 'verbinden,' meaning 'to bind' or 'to connect.' Historically, it has been used to describe the act of binding wounds, which evolved into the noun for bandage or dressing. Did you know? The term also broadly means 'association' or 'union,' reflecting the original sense of binding together.
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"Der Verband" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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