field dressing
"Field dressing" can refer to techniques in both hunting and emergency medicine, emphasizing immediate, on-site actions.
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Definition
B2Hunting
(technical)The process of removing the internal organs from a hunted animal to prevent spoilage.
Example
- After the deer was shot, the hunter performed a field dressing to preserve the meat.
C1Emergency Medicine
(technical)A bandage applied to a wound in a non-clinical setting, such as during combat or in the wilderness.
Example
- The soldier used a field dressing to stop the bleeding from his injury.
Similar
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