| compressive ear dressing | medical dictionary |
<otolaryngology> A thick (mound) dressing of soft gauze is applied over the ear and then a circular wrap is applied around the head. This is usually performed to prevent ear swelling that can result in cauliflower ear.
(05 Jan 1998)
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