Kompresný

Kompresní is a Czech adjective meaning relating to compression or the act of pressing something together. It is used to describe processes, devices, or materials where pressure is applied to reduce volume, control flow, support healing, or improve performance. The term stems from the noun komprese (compression) and is related to the words kompresor (compressor) and komprese.

In medicine and health care, kompresní refers to compression therapy and bandages or garments that apply gradual pressure to a limb. Examples include kompresní bandáže (compression bandages) and kompresní punčochy or kompresní kalhotky (compression stockings or tights). The purpose is typically to reduce swelling, improve venous return, support the vessels after injury, or manage conditions such as lymphedema.

In sports and apparel, kompresní prádlo (compression clothing) describes garments designed to apply standardized pressure to the muscles and limbs. Such clothing is marketed to support circulation, reduce muscle vibration, and aid recovery, though the effectiveness can vary by activity and individual.

In engineering, physics, and thermodynamics, kompresní is used in phrases such as kompresní poměr (compression ratio) for engines and other devices, as well as in references to compressive forces or stresses (kompresní síla, kompresní napětí) acting on materials.

Related terms include komprese (compression), kompresor (compressor), and related adjectives such as kompresorový. The term is generally used as an attributive descriptor across domains that involve squeezing, pressing, or reducing volume.