Bandage

A strip or piece of material applied around an injury or body part to protect it, secure a dressing, or provide support.

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Adhesive bandage: A small dressing with an adhesive backing that protects minor wounds. Its integrated pad and adhesive edges cover small cuts without a separate wrap.
Dressing (medical): A material placed directly over a wound to protect it and absorb drainage. The bandage often secures this wound-contact layer in place.
First aid: Immediate care given for illness or injury before professional medical treatment is available. Applying a bandage is a common first-aid response to minor injuries.
Medical tape: An adhesive strip used to secure dressings, tubing, or other medical devices to skin. Tape fastens material at selected points, while a bandage may wrap around the body part.
Compression bandage: A bandage applied with pressure to limit swelling or improve venous blood flow. Its controlled pressure helps manage swelling and some circulation problems.
Wound healing: The biological process by which damaged tissue repairs itself. A bandage protects the wound environment while the body repairs tissue.
Wound: An injury that breaks or damages skin or other body tissue. The type and location of a wound influence how it should be covered.
Wound closure: Methods used to bring wound edges together, including sutures, staples, and adhesive strips. Closure joins wound edges; a bandage generally covers or supports the site instead.
Elastic bandage: A stretchable bandage used to secure dressings or apply compression and support. Its elasticity lets it conform to limbs and maintain pressure during movement.
Hemostasis: The process that stops bleeding through blood-vessel constriction, clotting, and related mechanisms. Direct pressure from a bandage can help slow bleeding and support clot formation.