pad

pad definition - medical

pad (păd)

noun
  1. A soft material forming a cushion, used in applying or relieving pressure on a part, or in filling a depression so that dressings can fit snugly.
  2. A fatty mass of tissue acting as a cushion in the body, such as the fleshy underside of a finger or toe.

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