La venda
Example: La venda apretada ayudó a detener la hemorragia rápidamente.
Definition
"La venda" refers to a strip of cloth or other material used to cover and protect a wound or injured part of the body, often to stop bleeding or prevent infection, as in the phrase: 'La venda apretada ayudó a detener la hemorragia rápidamente.'
Etymology
The term "la venda" comes from the Latin word "venda," meaning a bandage or a strip of cloth. It has retained its meaning related to medical dressings for wounds over centuries, emphasizing its practical use in healing and protection.
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"La venda" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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