| boot | A boot-shaped appliance. Origin: M. E. Bote, fr. O. Fr. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Gibney's boot | Adhesive tape treatment of a sprained ankle or similar condition, applied in a basket-weave fashion under the sole of the foot and around the back of the lower leg. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Junod's boot | An airtight case into which the arm or leg is inserted and the air is then exhausted; used to divert a portion of the blood temporarily from the general circulation. (05 Mar 2000) |