Splint in spanish

Entablillar

pronunciation: entɑblijɑɹ̩ part of speech: noun
In gestures

splint1 = tabilla. [Trozo de material rígido y generalmente alargado usado para entablillar fracturas]

Example: Splints are used to add extra support to fractures of the bones below the elbow.

more:

» be in a splint = estar entablillado.

Example: His thumb will be in a splint for five weeks but his doctors expect him to make a full recovery.

» put + Nombre + in(to) a splint(s) = entablillar, inmovilizar con tablillas.

Example: When you think you have a broken or fractured wrist, put it in a splint until you get to the doctor to prevent further damage and to help ease the pain.

splint2 = entablillar, entablar. 

Example: All dislocations, sprains, strains, and assumed fractures should be splinted.
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