spica
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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