Bandages (also known as Bandage, Dressings): Material used for wrapping or binding any part of the body.

NIH MeSH · D001458Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Bandages

Also known asBandage · Dressings · Dressing

Definition

Material used for wrapping or binding any part of the body.

MeSH classification

  • E07.101

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Common questions about Bandages

What does Bandages mean in medicine?
Material used for wrapping or binding any part of the body. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Bandages known by any other names?
Yes. Bandages is also referred to as Bandage, Dressings, Dressing in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Bandages sit in the medical classification?
Bandages falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E07.101). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001458) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗