/ˈbandiNG/
Noun
1. (Medical)
Procedures that use elastic bands for constriction. (wikipedia.org)
2. The manner in which a metal or plastic band is attached to the legs of birds and other animals. This is done with the purpose of identifying the individual/creature at the time of recapture. (buzzle.com)
3. (Dentistry)
The process of cementing orthodontic bands to your teeth. (biology-online.org)
4. G Banding, a genetic technique. (wikipedia.org)
5. Bird banding or bird ringing, the practice of attaching small tags for field research. (wikipedia.org)