#bandage a piece of soft material that protects an injured part of the body
supertype: medical_dressing__medicaldressing__dressing a cloth covering for a wound or sore
part: gauze_bandage
subtype: adhesive_bandage bandage consisting of a medical dressing of plain absorbent gauze held in place by a plastic or fabric tape coated with adhesive
subtype: Band_Aid (trademark) an adhesive bandage to cover small cuts or blisters
subtype: Elastoplast (British trademark) an elastic adhesive bandage for covering cuts or wounds
subtype: capeline_bandage bandage that covers the head or an amputation stump like a cap
subtype: plaster_cast__plastercast__plaster_bandage bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
subtype: compression_bandage__tourniquet bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure
subtype: elastic_bandage__elasticbandage a bandage containing stretchable material that can apply local pressure
subtype: Elastoplast (British trademark) an elastic adhesive bandage for covering cuts or wounds
subtype: four-tailed_bandage a bandage consisting of a strip of cloth split in two on both ends; the central part is placed under the chin to restrict motion of the mandible and the tails are tied over the top of the head
subtype: immovable_bandage__immovablebandage a bandage of cloth impregnated with with a substance (e.g., plaster of Paris) that hardens soon after it is applied
subtype: oblique_bandage__obliquebandage a bandage in which successive turns proceed obliquely up or down a limb
subtype: spiral_bandage an oblique bandage in which successive turns overlap preceding turns
subtype: roller_bandage bandage consisting of a strip of sterile fabric (of variable width) rolled into a cylinder to facilitate application
subtype: scarf_bandage__scarfbandage__sling__triangular_bandage bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck
subtype: suspensory_bandage__suspensory a bandage of elastic fabric applied to uplift a dependant part (as the scrotum or a pendulous breast)
subtype: swathe__wrapping an enveloping bandage
subtype: truss.bandage__trus (medical) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure
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