The act of compressing or the state of being compressed; pressure or compression.
From Old French 'compressure,' derived from Latin 'compressus' (pressed together). It's an archaic noun form meaning the act or result of compressing.
Medieval doctors used the term 'compressure' to describe medical treatments involving bandages and pressure—early compression therapy was considered a cure-all!
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