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An instrument for arresting hemorrhage. It consists essentially of a pad or compress upon which pressure is made by a band which is tightened by a screw or other means.

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  1. n. An instrument for arresting hemorrhage. It consists essentially of a pad or compress upon which pressure is made by a band which is tightened by a screw or other means.
  2. n. bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure
  3. An instrument for arresting hemorrhage. It consists essentially of a pad or compress upon which pressure is made by a band which is tightened by a screw or other means.
  4. An instrument for arresting hemorrhage. It consists essentiallyof a pad or compress upon which pressure is made by a band which istightened by a screw or other means.
  5. n:100 n bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure