heating pad

noun

: an electric mat that heats up and is held against the body to reduce pain

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Burns from heat: Using a heating pad or hot water bottle for too long or at too high a temperature can lead to skin irritation or burns.6 Underlying health conditions: People with underlying health conditions should consult a healthcare provider before use. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 June 2025 Do not use anything hot, such as a heating pad, stove, or furnace, to warm the affected area. John Tufts, IndyStar, 13 Jan. 2025 Using a heating pad or taking a hot bath may also help temper period cramps that are keeping you up at night. Julia Ries, SELF, 23 June 2025 Teitelbaum recommends using a heating pad to quell aches and pains. Nicole Pajer, People.com, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for heating pad

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“Heating pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heating%20pad. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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