surgical cap

Sterile head covering

A surgical cap is a close-fitting head covering worn by medical personnel during operations, designed to contain hair and prevent contamination of the sterile field.

Most are disposable and made of lightweight fabric, though reusable cloth versions exist.

Also called a scrub cap.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G