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shell dressing [1 record]

Record 1 2010-03-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
OBS

A medicated dressing found in first aid kits. The expression "shell dressing" dates back to the war years when these dressings were used for shell wounds.

OBS

Explanation obtained from CN Medical Dept.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
OBS

Traduction proposée après consultation d'un médecin du service médical CN.

Spanish

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