surgical gown

Thân thiện

The surgeon ties the surgical gown before entering the operating room.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A protective garment worn by surgeons during operations: A surgical gown is a sterile, full-length garment designed to be worn over clothing in an operating room. Its primary purpose is to maintain a sterile field and prevent the transfer of microorganisms between the surgical team and the patient.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The surgeon put on a fresh surgical gown before scrubbing in for the procedure.
  • The disposable surgical gown is designed for single use to ensure maximum sterility.
  • A key part of the pre-operative routine is the proper donning of the surgical gown and gloves.

Advanced Usage

• "to gown up": This informal phrase in medical settings means to put on surgical attire, including a surgical gown.
  • The medical students were instructed to gown up before entering the operating theater.

Variants and Related Words

• Gown (n): A loose, flowing garment. In a medical context, it often refers to a surgical or isolation gown.
  • The patient was given a hospital gown to wear.
• Scrubs (n): The loose-fitting pants and shirt worn by medical personnel. These are worn underneath the surgical gown.
  • He changed into his scrubs before the shift started.

Synonyms

• Operating gown: A direct synonym.
• Sterile gown: Emphasizes the critical sterile condition of the garment.

Related Phrases

• Surgical attire / Surgical dress: Refers to the complete ensemble worn in the operating room, which includes the surgical gown, cap, mask, and gloves.

Học thuật

Noun

1. protective garment worn by surgeons during operations

Từ đồng nghĩa

• gown
• scrubs