sterile gauze
Germ-free wound wrap
Sterile gauze is woven cotton fabric that has been treated to eliminate microorganisms, used for wound care and medical procedures.
The sterility prevents infection when the gauze contacts open tissue.
The nurse applied sterile gauze to the incision site.
Available in pads, rolls, and sponges of various sizes.
- bandageWound covering strip
- woundCoiled, or an injury
- wound careTreatment of bodily injuries
- dressingSauce for salads
- pressure bandageTight wrap to stop bleeding
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- sterilizationautoclaving, autoclave, disinfecting, sanitizing, sterilizers
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