Meaning
bandage, dressing
- A strip of cloth or gauze applied to bind and protect an injury.
- The act or technique of binding a wound or injured limb.
In a sentence
L'infermiere ha rinnovato la fasciatura al ginocchio del paziente.
The nurse renewed the dressing on the patient's knee.
La fasciatura al polso ti dà fastidio quando scrivi?
Does the bandage on your wrist bother you when you write?
Non bagnare la fasciatura mentre fai la doccia.
Don't get the bandage wet while taking a shower.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fasciatura | feminine · singular |
| fasciature | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Refers to wrapping or the wrapped bandage itself; a small adhesive strip is a 'cerotto'.