unbandage
Take wrapping off
To unbandage is to remove a bandage from a wound or injured body part: The nurse carefully unbandaged his arm to check the stitches.
The word implies a deliberate unwrapping rather than a bandage simply falling off.
Make something visible
- uncoverReveal what's hidden
- bareLacking any covering
- exposeMake known publicly
- unveilReveal something hidden
display · unwrap · air out · inspect · examine · check · assess · visible
Physical or psychological harm
- cutSeverance or reduction
- abrasionShallow surface wound
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
- gashDeep, ragged incision
incision · lesion · contusion · bruise · scratch · puncture · tear · scrape
Exchange air through lungs
- air circulationMovement of atmosphere indoors
- freedomAbsence of constraint
- liberationRelease from constraint
- releaseTo let go
itching · constriction · tightness · loosen · unwrap · free · unstick · peel off
Soft and kind
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- nurtureSupport growth and development
- sootheGently ease discomfort
- comfortEase or soothing relief
assist · aid · support · caregiver · attention · delicate · patience · compassion
Restore after damage
- regenerateRestore by regrowing
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- healRestore to wellness
- recuperateHeal after illness
recover · convalesce · scab · scar tissue · granulation · new skin · knit · close
reveal
Make something visible
unveil · display · unwrap · air out · inspect · examine · check · assess · visible · raw
injury
Physical or psychological harm
- cutSeverance or reduction
- abrasionShallow surface wound
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
gash · incision · lesion · contusion · bruise · scratch · puncture · tear · scrape · burn
breathe
Exchange air through lungs
- air circulationMovement of atmosphere indoors
- freedomAbsence of constraint
- liberationRelease from constraint
release · itching · constriction · tightness · loosen · unwrap · free · unstick · peel off · finally
gentle
Soft and kind
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- nurtureSupport growth and development
- sootheGently ease discomfort
comfort · assist · aid · support · caregiver · attention · delicate · patience · compassion · empathy
mend
Restore after damage
- regenerateRestore by regrowing
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- healRestore to wellness
recuperate · recover · convalesce · scab · scar tissue · granulation · new skin · knit · close · progress