The term dressing can refer to several different meanings depending on context.
1) In a culinary sense, it refers to a sauce or condiment used to enhance the flavor of food, such as salad dressing which is poured over a salad before serving.
2) It may also refer to clothing, specifically an item of apparel worn on one's body, such as a dress or suit.
3) In medical terminology, it can mean the process of cleaning and caring for a wound by removing dead tissue, debris, and bacteria in order to promote healing. This is also known as "wound care" or "dressings."