gauze
noun
Pronunciation: /ɡɔːz/
Definition
A thin, transparent fabric with a loose, open weave used primarily for medical dressings or decorative clothing.
Examples
The doctor applied a thick pad of gauze over the surgical incision.
She wore a light summer dress made of soft, white cotton gauze.
Keep the wound covered with sterile gauze until it begins to heal.
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