support hose
Leg circulation garments
Support hose are compression stockings designed to improve blood circulation in the legs, typically worn to prevent or relieve varicose veins, swelling, and fatigue.
They apply graduated pressure—tighter at the ankle, looser toward the knee or thigh.
Associated with older people and those who stand for long periods: The nurse wore support hose during her twelve-hour shifts.
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- stockingsFitted leg coverings
- varicoseAbnormally enlarged, twisted
- elasticAble to stretch, rebounds
- circulationMovement through a system
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