gauze

Meanings

• noun

  A thin, loose, and translucent fabric made of cotton, linen, or synthetic material, often used for medical purposes such as bandages or for protective covering.

  - "The nurse wrapped the patient's wound in sterile gauze."
  - "Gauze is commonly used to protect surgical incisions during the healing process."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡɔːz/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gauze
haze , maze , blaze , daze

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Variants

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gauze , gauzelike , gauzes , gauzier , gauziest , gauzily , gauzy , wire gauze , wire gauzes

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Arabic word 'gaz' meaning 'veil' or 'curtain'.

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Trivia

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1. Gauze was first used in ancient Egypt for mummification.

2. The word 'gauze' is derived from the Arabic word 'gaz', meaning 'veil' or 'curtain'.

3. Gauze is often used in the production of cheese to separate the curds from the whey.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bandage: A long, narrow strip of fabric or other material used for wrapping or binding wounds or protecting injured parts of the body.

2. Swab: A small piece of absorbent material on a stick used for cleaning or applying medicaments to body openings, such as wounds or ears.

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Culture

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Gauze has been used throughout history for various purposes, including as a symbol of purity and modesty in art and literature. In ancient Egypt, it was used to wrap mummies. In modern times, it is widely used in the medical field.

How to Memorize "gauze"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thin, translucent fabric used for medical purposes such as wrapping wounds or covering injuries.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gauze' with medical treatments or bandages.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'Gauze' is a fabric used for 'Gauging' the size of a wound.

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