spica
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.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
Spi·ca
noun \ˈspī-kə\Definition of SPICA
: a star of the first magnitude in the constellation Virgo
Origin of SPICA
Latin, literally, ear of grain
First Known Use: 15th century
spi·ca
noun \ˈspī-kə\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; spi·cae \-ˌkē\ (audio pronunciation)or ; spicas
Medical Definition of SPICA
: a bandage that is applied in successive V-shaped crossings and is used to immobilize a limb especially at a joint; also : such a bandage impregnated with plaster of paris <a spica cast applied at the hip>
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