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Occlusive dressing
A bandage or dressing that closes a wound or damaged area of the body and prevents it from being exposed to the air. By preventing exposure to the air, occlusive dressings help prevent infection. Occlsuive dressings help keep in medications that are applied to the affected area. They also help keep in heat, body fluids, and moisture. Occlusive dressing comes from the Latin word "occludere" meaning "to close up," and the Old French word "dresser" meaning "to arrange." Put the words together and you have "to arrange to close up."

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