Packmaking

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The assembly or manufacture of packs (e.g., cigarette packs, backpacks, surgical packs). uncountable

    "Packmaking possible.—While some hospitals prepare their surgical and obstetrical packs in the laundry to some degree, this could be set up as a regular procedure in a cooperative plan. This would relieve the pressure on many central supply departments. A few hospitals do their autoclaving right in the laundry."

Example

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"Packmaking possible.—While some hospitals prepare their surgical and obstetrical packs in the laundry to some degree, this could be set up as a regular procedure in a cooperative plan. This would relieve the pressure on many central supply departments. A few hospitals do their autoclaving right in the laundry."

Etymology

From pack + making.

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