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Definition of Band-Aid
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: offering, making use of, or serving as a temporary or expedient remedy or solution
Band-Aid
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—used for a small adhesive strip with a gauze pad for covering minor wounds
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Medical Definition of Band-Aid
—used for a small adhesive strip with a gauze pad for covering minor wounds
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