Plaster-cast Synonyms

Bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
Synonyms:
  1. cast
  2. model
  3. image
  4. plaster-of-paris
  5. plaster bandage

Plaster-cast Sentence Examples

  • A plaster cast of the type is, when dry, saturated with shellac varnish and redried.

  • Among plants from Lower Triassic strata there are a few which form connecting links with the older Permo-Carboniferous flora; of these we have a species, described by Blanckenhon as Sigillaria oculina, which may be correctly referred to that genus, although an inspection of a plaster-cast of the type-specimen in the Berlin Bergakademie left some doubt as to the sufficiency of the evidence for adopting the generic name Sigillaria.

  • Full weight bearing can be allowed without crutches, splint or plaster cast.

  • The impressive thing about this case was that Jerry made a plaster-cast of the footprint.