a long, narrow piece of cloth that is tied around an injury or a part of someone's body that has been hurt
Bandage
a brand name for a small piece of sticky cloth or plastic that you use to cover and protect a cut in the skin
band aid
to stop being active for a period of time in order to relax and get back your strength
bed rest
a covering made of plaster that is put around part of someone's body, forming a hard case to protect them while a broken bone repairs itself
cast
a stick with a piece that fits under the arm, that you lean on for support if you have difficulty in walking because of a foot or leg injury
Crutch
liquid medicine given in very small amounts
drops
a very thin, light cloth used to make clothing to cover cuts
Gauze
the act of putting a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body, using a needle and a syringe
Injection
a mass of very small drops of liquid forced into the nose using a special device, in order to put medicine into the body or to clear the nose
Nasal Spray
a thick substance, usually containing medicine, that is put on the skin where it is sore or where there is an injury, in order to cure it
Ointment
a small solid piece of medicine that a person swallows without chewing
Pill
a device for supporting a broken or damaged arm, in which the arm is held in front of the body in a piece of cloth that is tied around the neck
Sling
a length of special thread used to join the edges of a deep cut in the flesh
Stitches
the treatment of injuries or diseases by cutting open the body and removing or repairing the damaged part
Surgery
a hollow, cylinder-shaped piece of equipment used for sucking liquid out of something or pushing liquid into something, especially one with a needle that can be put under the skin
Syringe
a solid piece of medicine
Tablet
