n 1  :  an inflatable band that is wrapped around an extremity to control the flow of blood through the part when recording blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer  2  :  an anatomical structure shaped like a cuff : esp  :  ROTATOR CUFF <repair of complete shoulder avulsion -Physicians' Current Procedural Terminology>  .
 
 
 
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