#medical_dressing__medicaldressing__dressing  a cloth covering for a wound or sore
  supertype:  #cloth_covering__clothcovering  a covering made of cloth
  subtype:  #bandage  a piece of soft material that protects an injured part of the body
     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
  subtype:  #compress  a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
  subtype:  #surgical_dressing  a loosely woven cotton dressing for incisions made during surgery

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