De bandage
Example: De verpleegkundige bracht een steriele bandage aan op de wond.
Definition
"De bandage" refers to a sterile piece of cloth or material used in medical care to cover and protect wounds, helping to stop bleeding and prevent infection. It is commonly applied by healthcare professionals during first aid or treatment.
Etymology
The word "de bandage" comes from the French word 'bandage,' which means a binding or band. It originally derived from the Old French 'bander,' meaning to bind, which traces back to the Late Latin 'bandum,' meaning a strip or band. Did you know that the term emphasizes the function of binding or wrapping the injured area securely?
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"De bandage" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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