tourniquet

/ˈtuːrnɪkɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a device or object used to compress a part of the body, such as the arm or leg, in order to stop the flow of blood or to control bleeding

“The doctor applied a tourniquet to the patient’s arm to slow the bleeding from the cut”

Synonyms

  • blood pressure cuff
  • compression bandage

Antonyms

  • bandage
  • surgical dressing