Crepe

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Crepe

Crepe (pronounced: /krɛp/) is a type of very thin pancake, usually made from wheat flour. The word is of French origin, derived from the Latin crispa, meaning "curled". While crepes are often associated with Brittany, a region in the northwest of France, their consumption is widespread in France, Belgium, Canada, and many parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Southern Cone of South America.

In medicine, the term "crepe" is also used to refer to a type of bandage with a crinkled texture, known as a Crepe bandage. This bandage is used for providing light support to minor sprains and strains and can also be used for dressing retention.

Etymology

The term "crepe" comes from the Latin crispa, which means "curled". This is in reference to the crinkled texture of the bandage, which resembles the thin, crinkled texture of a crepe pancake.

Related Terms

  • Bandage: A piece of material used either to support a medical device such as a dressing or splint, or on its own to provide support to or to restrict the movement of a part of the body.
  • Dressing (medical): A sterile pad or compress applied to a wound to promote healing and protect the wound from further harm.
  • Sprain: An injury to a ligament caused by tearing of the fibers of the ligament.
  • Strain (injury): An injury to a muscle or tendon in which the muscle fibers tear as a result of overstretching.

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