personal protective equipment
noun/ˌpɜːsənl prəˌtektɪv ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
/ˌpɜːrsənl prəˌtektɪv ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
[uncountable] (abbreviation PPE)
- clothing and equipment that is worn or used to protect people against infection or injury
- Medical staff should use personal protective equipment when treating any patient who may be infected with the virus.
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