BANDAGE OF SEPARATE STRIPS
\bˈandɪd͡ʒ ɒv sˈɛpɹət stɹˈɪps], \bˈandɪdʒ ɒv sˈɛpɹət stɹˈɪps], \b_ˈa_n_d_ɪ_dʒ ɒ_v s_ˈɛ_p__ɹ_ə_t s_t_ɹ_ˈɪ_p_s]\
Definitions of BANDAGE OF SEPARATE STRIPS
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This is formed of linen strips, each capable of surrounding once and a half the part to which they have to be applied, and placed upon each other, so as to cover successively one-third of their width. It is used chiefly for fractures, requiring frequent dressing.
By Robley Dunglison
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