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spica

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

spi·ca

noun \ˈspī-kə\
plural spi·cae\-ˌkē\ or spicas

Definition of SPICA

: a bandage that is applied in successive V-shaped crossings and is used to immobilize a limb especially at a joint

Origin of SPICA

Latin, ear of grain — more at spine
First Known Use: circa 1731

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