Meaning
compression
- the act or state of being compressed or squeezed
- application of pressure to a body part (e.g., bandaging, CPR)
In a sentence
Il soccorritore ha iniziato subito le compressioni toraciche sul paziente.
The rescuer immediately began chest compressions on the patient.
Il medico mi ha consigliato l'uso di calze a compressione per la circolazione.
The doctor advised me to wear compression socks for circulation.
Una compressione prolungata del nervo può causare intorpidimento alle dita.
Prolonged compression of the nerve can cause numbness in the fingers.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| compressione | feminine · singular |
| compressioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used in first aid (chest compressions) and medical garments (compression stockings).