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(sling)
Flexible material (often shaped as a belt, hammock, or strap) used to support injured or sagging tissues.
SEE: bandage, triangular for illus.; SEE: bandageProlonged skin-to-skin contact should be avoided while a sling is in use.
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(sling)
Flexible material (often shaped as a belt, hammock, or strap) used to support injured or sagging tissues.
SEE: bandage, triangular for illus.; SEE: bandageProlonged skin-to-skin contact should be avoided while a sling is in use.
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