tourniquet

Definition / meaning of tourniquet

A device, such as a strip of cloth or a band of rubber, that is wrapped tightly around a leg or an arm to prevent the flow of blood to the leg or the arm for a period of time. A tourniquet may be used when drawing blood or to stop bleeding after an injury.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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