Definition of Splinting

1. Verb. (present participle of splint) ¹

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Definition of Splinting

1. splint [v] - See also: splint

Medical Definition of Splinting

1. The immobilisation of a joint or injury site so that healing can take place. Many bony fractures are splinted in the first 24-48 hours to accommodate for swelling, prior to the application of a rigid circular (plaster) cast. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Splinting

splinter group
splinter groups
splinter haemorrhages
splinter parties
splinter party
splinter up
splintered
splintered fracture
splintering
splinterings
splinterless
splinterlike
splinterproof
splinters
splintery
splinting (current term)
splintlike
splints
splish
splished
splishes
splishing
split
split-brain technique
split-finger fastball
split-half correlation
split-level
split-pea
split-pea soup

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