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Cover (medical term)

Cover (pronounced: /ˈkʌvər/) is a medical term used to describe the act of providing protection or shielding, often in the context of a dressing or bandage over a wound or surgical site.

Etymology

The term "cover" originates from the Old French covrir which means "to protect, defend, or guard". In the medical context, it has been used since the late 14th century.

Related Terms

  • Dressing (medical): A sterile pad or compress applied to a wound to promote healing and protect the wound from further harm.
  • 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.
  • Sterile: Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; totally clean.
  • Wound: An injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is cut or broken.
  • Surgical site: The area of the body where surgery is performed.

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