Meaning of the word splinting in English

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splinting

US /ˈsplɪntɪŋ/
UK /ˈsplɪntɪŋ/

Noun

the act or process of applying a splint to immobilize a body part, typically a broken bone or injured joint

Example:
Emergency medical technicians are trained in proper splinting techniques.
The doctor recommended splinting the finger to aid in healing.
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