Mesh term Gloves, Protective
Browse to parent terms:Protective Clothing
Description
Coverings for the hands, usually with separations for the fingers, made of various materials, for protection against infections, toxic substances, extremes of hot and cold, radiations, water immersion, etc. The gloves may be worn by patients, care givers, housewives, laboratory and industrial workers, police, etc.Browse to child terms:
Gloves, Surgical
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