This French-derived English term can be transliterated into Tagalog as túrnikéy.
A tourniquet is a device that is used to apply pressure to a limb or extremity in order to limit – but not stop – the flow of blood. It may be used in emergencies, in surgery, or in post-operative rehabilitation.
A tourniquet is also used by the phlebotomist to assess and determine the location of a suitable vein for venipuncture.
The Spanish term is torniquete (tornikete).
KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG
Kasangkapan sa pagpigil ng daloy ng dugo sa pamamagitan ng pagsiksik ng ugat na dalúyan ng dugo, tulad ng paghihigpit ng benda.
Madalas, ito ay ginagamit din kapag kumukuha ng dugo gamit ang heringgilya. 💉
Minsan kawangis nito ay pantali na benda, minsan ay parang sinturon.
