TRUSS

n. Tru . Lat., snbligaculum, subligatura. Fr., brayer. Ger., Bruchband, Bauclicompre e. A pad and bandage or spring for keeping parts in place, especially a hernia. [E.] Carotid t. A t. for compre ing the carotid artery. [J. L. Corning, " Med. Record," Feb. 18, 1882.] French t. A single or double t. for inguinal hernia which exerts pre ure by the elasticity of the steel band that supports the pad. LE.] Hainsby's t. A t. used for approximating the edges of the wound after the operation for harelip. [E.] Suspensory t. Ger., Heberband. A suspensory bandage, [a, 34.] [s. 655]