spica
Overlapping spiral dressing
A spica is a type of bandage wrapped in overlapping figure-eight turns, resembling an ear of grain.
The pattern is used especially for joints like the shoulder, hip, or thumb, where standard wrapping won't stay in place: The nurse applied a spica to stabilize his thumb.
In astronomy, Spica is the brightest star in the constellation Virgo.
Sixth zodiac sign
- binary systemNumeration with two values
- blue giantMassive, luminous hot star
- celestialOf the sky above
- magnitudeSize or scale
luminosity · constellation · astronomy · astrophysics · telescope · observatory · spectroscopy · photosphere
Device immobilizing injured limbs
- fractureSplit in hard material
- immobilizationPreventing movement entirely
- orthopedicRelating to bone treatment
- dressingSauce for salads
wrap · figure-eight · spiral · ankle · shoulder · groin · thumb · joint
Virgo
Sixth zodiac sign
- binary systemNumeration with two values
- blue giantMassive, luminous hot star
- celestialOf the sky above
magnitude · luminosity · constellation · astronomy · astrophysics · telescope · observatory · spectroscopy · photosphere · light-year
splint
Device immobilizing injured limbs
- fractureSplit in hard material
- immobilizationPreventing movement entirely
- orthopedicRelating to bone treatment
dressing · wrap · figure-eight · spiral · ankle · shoulder · groin · thumb · joint · first aid
wheat
Cereal crop for flour
- earAuditory organ
- grainCereal plant's harvest unit
- inflorescencePlant's complete bloom arrangement
barley · cereal · floret · awn · panicle · raceme · harvest · stalk · head · rye
- spike stripRoad hazard for vehicles
- rail spikeLarge nail securing tracks
- energy spikeSudden increase in vigor
- spike proteinViral membrane projection enabling infection
- blood sugar spikeAbrupt glucose elevation
- railroad spikeHeavy nail securing rails