English Dictionary

charpie

/ˈt͡ʃɑɹpi/

noun

(medicine, now historical) Straight threads obtained by unraveling old linen cloth, used for surgical dressings.

The doctor used charpie to clean the wound.

意味（1）

(medicine, now historical) Straight threads obtained by unraveling old linen cloth, used for surgical dressings.

M. d'Arblay filled a Closet with Charpie, compresses, and bandages – All that to me was owned, as wanting, was an arm Chair and some Towels.