compression garment

collocation in English

meaningsofcompressionandgarment

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compression
noun[U]
uk
/kəmˈpreʃ.ən/us
/kəmˈpreʃ.ən/
the act of pressing something into a smaller space or putting pressure on it from different sides until it ...
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garment
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɡɑː.mənt/us
/ˈɡɑːr.mənt/
a piece ...
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(Definition ofcompressionandgarmentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Except for brachioplasty, virtually all body shaping procedures require the patient to wear a support orcompressiongarmentfor two to six weeks.
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For cancer survivors, therefore, wearing a prescribed and properly fittedcompressiongarmentmay help decrease swelling during air travel.
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These treatments consist of a combination of skin care, exercise, massage and compression garments or bandaging.
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We have issued no specific guidance to hospital trusts and primary care trusts for the provision of compression garments to non-cancer related lymphoedema patients.
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In a small study of factory workers in good health, wearing compression garments helped to reduce edema and the pain associated with edema.
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However, exercise should be only be performed while wearing compression garments (with the possible exception of swimming in some patients).
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Compression garments worn on the legs can help prevent deep vein thrombosis and reduce swelling, especially while traveling.
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While compression garments or therapy are not appropriate for everyone, they are relatively cheap (compared to surgery), and have few side-effects.
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The most common treatments for lymphedema are a combination of manual compression lymphatic massage, compression garments or bandaging.
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Compression garments are also used lately after a debulking procedure to maintain the results of the procedure.
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Once the lymphedema is reduced, increased patient participation is required for ongoing care, along with the use of elastic compression garments and nonelastic directional flow foam garments.
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