Tourniquet
Pronunciation: /ˈtɜːrˌnɪkɪt/
Tourniquet (noun)
- A band or device used to stop bleeding by pressing on a blood vessel.
- A tool used in medical settings to control blood flow during procedures.
Examples
- The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
- A tourniquet can be crucial in emergency situations.
Common collocations: apply a tourniquet, remove the tourniquet, tighten the tourniquet, control blood flow, restrict blood flow