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Noun: spica (spicae,spicas)  spI-ku
  1. A type of bandage wrapped in a spiral pattern, often used to immobilize joints or limbs
    "The doctor applied a spica bandage to stabilize the patient's shoulder"
Noun: Spica
  1. The brightest star in Virgo

Derived forms: Spicas, spicae, spicas

Type of: star

Part of: Virgo

Encyclopedia: Spica