tourniquet

UK
/ˈtʊənɪkɛt/
US
/ˈtɜrnɪkɛt/
tourniquetsubstantiv
tourniquets
pl
UK
/ˈtʊənɪkɛt/
US
/ˈtɜrnɪkɛt/
Übersetzungen
The paramedic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
Медик наложил жгут, чтобы остановить кровотечение.
Definitionen
A device, typically a bandage or strap, used to apply pressure to a limb or extremity to restrict blood flow, often used in medical emergencies to control bleeding.
The paramedic quickly applied a tourniquet to the patient's arm to stop the bleeding.
Synonyme
tourniquet device
tourniquetverb
tourniqueted
Past Simple
tourniqueted
Past Participle
tourniqueting
Gerund
UK
/ˈtʊənɪkeɪ/
US
/ˈtɜrnɪkɪt/
Rare but attested transitive verb meaning 'to apply a tourniquet to'.
Definitionen
To apply a tourniquet to (a limb or extremity) in order to restrict blood flow and control bleeding.
The field medic swiftly tourniqueted the soldier's leg to prevent further blood loss.
tourniquetadjektiv
Used attributively to describe things related to or involving a tourniquet.
Definitionen
Relating to or involving a tourniquet.
Tourniquet pressure should not exceed recommended limits.