tourniquet
word
Definition
A tourniquet is a tight band or device used to stop bleeding by pressing on a blood vessel, usually wrapped around an arm or leg.
Usage & Nuances
"Tourniquet" is mainly used in medical contexts (emergencies, first aid, surgery). Only apply a tourniquet if trained, as improper use can cause harm. In conversation, rarely used outside medical or emergency discussions.
Spanish: torniquetePortuguese (BR): torniquetePortuguese (PT): torniqueteChinese (Simplified): 止血带Chinese (Traditional): 止血帶Hindi: टूर्निकेटArabic: رباط ضاغطBengali: টার্নিকেট - রক্তধারা বন্ধের ফিতাRussian: жгутJapanese: 止血帯（しけつたい）Vietnamese: garôKorean: 지혈대Turkish: turnikeUrdu: ٹورنیکیٹ - پٹی (خون روکنے کے لیے)Indonesian: tali pembendung - torniket
Example Sentences
Paramedics immediately applied a tourniquet to the wound.
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The nurse put a tourniquet on his arm before the blood test.
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He used a tourniquet to stop the bleeding from his leg.
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Do you know how to use a tourniquet?
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Quick, grab a tourniquet—she's losing a lot of blood!
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In first aid class, we learned when it's appropriate to use a tourniquet.
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