Definition: 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.
for patients, lab or indust workers, housewives, police, etc.; do not use /util except by MeSH definition; GLOVES, SURGICAL is also available
ExamplesGloves, Surgical
Other names Protective Gloves; Protective Glove; Glove, Protective
