Tourniquet Synonyms

to͝ornĭ-kĭt, tûr-
Bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. compression bandage

Words Related to Tourniquet

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Tourniquet Sentence Examples

  • If the bleeding from an arm or leg is so extreme as to be life-threatening and if it cannot be stopped by any other means, a tourniquet may be required.

  • Generalized muscle perfusion remains above normal for up to 15 minutes after tourniquet deflation.

  • Don't use a tourniquet or cut the bite open.

  • Phlebotomists usually use an elastic band as a tourniquet.

  • However, in the process of limiting further blood loss, the tourniquet also drastically deprives the limb tissues of oxygen.

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