This is the 6220th most frequent Japanese word.
ギプス
"ギプス" (gipusu) means "cast" or "plaster cast" used for immobilizing broken bones.
Here, 'ギプス' refers to a medical cast used to immobilize a broken bone.
彼の腕にはギプスが巻かれている。
His arm is covered with a cast.
In this sentence, 'ギプス' again indicates a cast for injuried bones, highlighting the consequence of an injury.
怪我をしてギプスをつける羽目になった。
I had an injury and ended up having to wear a cast.
Here, 'ギプス' is used in the context of evaluating physical capability despite wearing a cast.