Gauze

Pronunciation: /ɡɔz/

Definitions of gauze

noun a thin, transparent fabric used for dressing wounds or for other medical purposes

Example Sentences

A1 The nurse used gauze to bandage the patient's wound.

A2 She wrapped the gauze tightly around the injury to stop the bleeding.

B1 The first aid kit contained various sizes of gauze pads for emergencies.

B2 The doctor applied antibiotic ointment before covering the wound with gauze.

C1 The surgeon carefully used sterile gauze during the operation to prevent infection.

C2 The paramedic quickly applied pressure with gauze to control the bleeding before transporting the patient to the hospital.

Examples of gauze in a Sentence

formal The nurse applied a layer of sterile gauze over the wound.

informal Can you pass me the gauze so I can wrap up my finger?

slang I always keep some gauze in my first aid kit, just in case.

figurative His words felt like a soothing gauze over her emotional wounds.

Grammatical Forms of gauze

• plural: gauzes
• comparative: more gauzy
• superlative: most gauzy
• present tense: gauze
• future tense: will gauze
• perfect tense: has gauzed
• continuous tense: is gauzing
• singular: gauze
• positive degree: gauze
• infinitive: to gauze
• gerund: gauzing
• participle: gauzed

Origin and Evolution of gauze

First Known Use: 1560 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'gauze' is believed to have originated from the Arabic word 'qazz', which means raw silk.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gauze' came to specifically refer to a thin, transparent fabric used for medical dressings or clothing, evolving from its original association with raw silk.