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moulage

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mou·​lage | \ mü-ˈläzh How to pronounce moulage (audio) \

Definition of moulage

1 : an impression or cast made for use especially as evidence in a criminal investigation
2 : the taking of an impression for use as evidence in a criminal investigation

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 That's why all the prep work happens through a gate from the employee parking lot, where a pair of moulage artists pull latex wounds from ziplock bags and fix them to various body parts with plenty of adhesive. — Jack Stewart, WIRED, "My Day With the Zombies Who Help Airports Practice Plane Crashes," 16 Mar. 2018

First Known Use of moulage

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for moulage

French, molding, from Middle French, from mouler to mold, from Old French modle mold — more at mold

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moulage

noun
mou·​lage | \ mü-ˈläzh How to pronounce moulage (audio) \

Medical Definition of moulage

: a mold of a lesion or defect used as a guide in applying medical treatment (as in radiotherapy) or in performing reconstructive surgery especially on the face

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