tourniquet — a device for stopping the flow of blood through a vein or artery, typically by compressing a limb with a cord or tight bandage
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a device for stopping the flow of blood through a vein or artery, typically by compressing a limb with a cord or tight bandage
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʊrnɪkət/
Example Sentences
- The soldier quickly fashioned a tourniquet from his shoelaces when his buddy got injured.
- My grandmother uses a tourniquet every time she donates blood, though she calls it 'that squeezy thingy.'
- The paramedic's tourniquet training saved three lives during the traffic accident.
tourniquet
NOUN[/ˈtʊrnɪkət/]
a device for stopping the flow of blood through a vein or artery, typically by compressing a limb with a cord or tight bandage
The medic tightened a tourniquet above the wound to stop the bleeding fast.
Through the cigarette smoke's silhouette, the tourniquet saves a life!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 17th-century French 'tourniquet', derived from 'tourner' meaning 'to turn'. The name reflects how this medical device works by turning or twisting to tighten and stop bleeding.
Breakdown
tourn- (to turn) + -iquet (diminutive suffix, meaning 'little thing that turns')
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📝Examples
“The soldier quickly fashioned a tourniquet from his shoelaces when his buddy got injured.”
“My grandmother uses a tourniquet every time she donates blood, though she calls it 'that squeezy thingy.'”
“The paramedic's tourniquet training saved three lives during the traffic accident.”
“He panicked and tried to use his necktie as a tourniquet, which looked more like a fashion disaster than first aid.”
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