Definitions for: Tourniquet

[n] bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure

Webster (1913) Definition: Tour"ni*quet, n. [F., fr. tourner to turn.] (Surg.)
An instrument for arresting hemorrhage. It consists
essentially of a pad or compress upon which pressure is made
by a band which is tightened by a screw or other means.

Synonyms: compression bandage

See Also: bandage