compress (n)

n03082450

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
Outgoing links
Hypernym dressing, medical dressing
Substance meronym fomentation
Incoming links
Hyponym dressing, medical dressing
Substance holonym fomentation

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