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    GlossaryWound Dressings (Bandages)

    materials used to cover and protect wounds, promoting healing

    Wound dressings, also known as medical dressings or wound care dressings, are materials used to cover and protect a wound, promoting healing and preventing infection. They can be made from various substances, including gauze, foam, hydrocolloids, and alginates, each designed to manage different types of wounds by maintaining a moist environment, absorbing exudate, and providing a barrier against contaminants.

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