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Tenacious Learner Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Bandages or dressing
Hello teachers,
This is what a doctor tells the patient after an eye operation
Which one is more appropriate?
a) Remove the dressing in the morning/in the afternoon/at night.
b) Remove the bandages in the morning/in the afternoon/at night.
Thanks in advance.
This is what a doctor tells the patient after an eye operation
Which one is more appropriate?
a) Remove the dressing in the morning/in the afternoon/at night.
b) Remove the bandages in the morning/in the afternoon/at night.
Thanks in advance.
Top answer
You know, these terms have confused me for many years. To me, 'bandages' are one thing, but I have to believe that 'dressing' involves a salve or a lotion under the bandages. Perhaps someone with more acumen in the medical field can clarify.
- You know, these terms have confused me for many years.
- To me, 'bandages' are one thing, but I have to believe that 'dressing' involves a salve or a lotion under the bandages.
- Perhaps someone with more acumen in the medical field can clarify.
- Correct terms: in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening, at night.
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You know, these terms have confused me for many years. To me, 'bandages' are one thing, but I have to believe that 'dressing' involves a salve or a lotion under the bandages. Perhaps someone with more acumen in the medical field can clarify.
Correct terms: in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening, at night.
Correct terms: in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening, at night.
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Hello Philip,
Thanks a lot for your reply. I really appreciate it.
TL
Thanks a lot for your reply. I really appreciate it.
TL
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