1) Medical treatment
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An ice pack or gel pack is a portable plastic sac filled with water, or refrigerant gel or liquid. For use the contents are frozen in a freezer. Both ice and other non-toxic refrigerants (mostly water) can absorb a considerable amount of heat before they warm above 0°C, due to the high latent heat of fusion of water. These packs are commonly used...
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A cold local application to limit or reduce swelling in recently traumatised tissues; usually in the form of a water-impervious container for ice. Improvised means for containing ice (plastic bags, towels, etc.) are often employed, as are chemical sacks that when struck allow the commingling of chemicals that react endothermically. ... (05 Mar 2000...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: īs pak Definitions: 1. A cold local application to limit or reduce swelling in recently traumatized tissues, usually in the form of a waterproof container for ice. Improvised means for containing ice (plastic bags, towels) are often employed, as are chemical sacks that when struck allow the commingling of chemicals th...
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n] - a waterproof bag filled with ice: applied to the body (especially the head) to cool or reduce swelling
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ice bag noun a waterproof bag filled with ice: applied to the body (especially the head) to cool or reduce swelling
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