compression sock

English

Noun

compression sock (plural compression socks)

1. (clothing) An elasticated sock worn to help prevent the occurrence of venous disorders such as edema, phlebitis, and thrombosis.

   Synonym: support sock

   Hyponym: flight sock

Translations

type of sock

French: bas de contention (fr) m pl Spanish: calcetines de compresión

See also

• diabetic sock