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.

Noun

1. protective garment worn by surgeons during operations