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Definition of Tourniquet

1. Noun. Bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure.

Definition of Tourniquet

1. n. An instrument for arresting hemorrhage. It consists essentially of a pad or compress upon which pressure is made by a band which is tightened by a screw or other means.

Definition of Tourniquet

1. Noun. A tightly-compressed bandage used to stop bleeding by stopping the flow of blood through a large artery in a limb. ¹

2. Noun. Any of several similar methods of clamping components into position ¹

3. Noun. A turnstile ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Tourniquet

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Medical Definition of Tourniquet

1. An apparatus designed for the compression of the vessels of the limb. A loosely applied tourniquet can impede venous blood flow out of the extremity. A tightly applied tourniquet can also impede arterial blood flow into the extremity. (12 Jan 1998)

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