Gloves, Protective

**Definition:** Covering for the hands usually with separation for the fingers, made of various materials for protection against infections, toxic substances, extremes of hot and cold, radiation, water immersion, etc. Protective gloves may be worn by patients, care givers, laboratory personnel, industrial workers, and police, among others.

**Tree numbers:** - E07.700.560.875.400 - E07.700.600.400 - J01.637.215.600.400 - J01.637.708.560.875.400

**Synonyms:** - Protective Gloves