latex glove
Stretchy hand covering
A latex glove is a thin, form-fitting glove made from natural rubber latex, worn to protect hands or prevent contamination.
Medical professionals wear them during examinations and procedures; they're also standard in food handling, cleaning, and laboratory work.
The snug fit allows dexterity while maintaining a barrier: Snap on a pair of latex gloves before you start.
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- nitrileCyano-functional organic compound
- surgicalRelating to operations
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- medical examinerPhysician determining death causes
sterile · snap · powder · powder free · disposable · medical · clinic · doctor · nurse · dentist · hospital · crime scene · hygiene · protection · barrier · allergy warning · tight · stretchy
- glovesmittens, gauntlets, first baseman's mitt
- rubbernatural rubber, rubber band, rubber trees, rubber boot, rubber mat
- elastic thingsrubber, elastic, spandex, elastic band, bungee cord
- finger protectionthimble, finger guard, finger tape