torniquete de esmarch (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic transcription

/toɾniˈkete de esˈmaɾtʃ/

Translation options

• Tourniquet of Esmarch

Meaning

A torniquete de Esmarch is a medical device used to temporarily occlude the blood flow to a limb during surgical procedures or in cases of severe bleeding. It is a bandage or constrictor that wraps around a limb and is tightened to restrict blood circulation.

In the Spanish language, torniquete de Esmarch is a technical term mainly used in the field of medicine. It is more commonly found in written contexts in medical literature, surgical manuals, or when discussing medical procedures.

Example sentences

1. El cirujano aplicó un torniquete de Esmarch para controlar el sangrado durante la operación.
2. The surgeon applied a tourniquet of Esmarch to control the bleeding during surgery.
3. Se utilizó un torniquete de Esmarch en la extremidad para evitar la pérdida de sangre.
4. A tourniquet of Esmarch was used on the limb to prevent blood loss.

Idiomatic expressions

In the medical field, the use of torniquete de Esmarch is specific and doesn't usually form part of idiomatic expressions.

Etymology

The term torniquete de Esmarch originates from two main components: "torniquete," which comes from the French word "tourniquet," meaning a device to stop the flow of blood in a vein or artery, and "Esmarch," which refers to Friedrich von Esmarch, a German surgeon who introduced the method of using a rubber bandage to control blood flow during surgical procedures.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: - Vendaje hemostático (Hemostatic bandage) - Garrote (Garrote)

• Antonyms: - Sinónimo (Synonym) - Liberar (Release)