Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
torniquete
Noun
/tɔr.nɪ.kɛt/
Definition
A device used to control bleeding by compressing a blood vessel.
Examples
- During a hike, she learned how to apply a torniquete to prevent excessive bleeding.
- The paramedic quickly used a torniquete on the patient’s leg after the accident.
Meaning
A torniquete is commonly used in medical emergencies to apply pressure to a wound, effectively stopping or slowing down血流。
Synonyms
- Tourniquet
- Hemostasis device
- Blood stopper