Tampon (Noun)
Meaning
Plug of cotton or other absorbent material; inserted into wound or body cavity to absorb exuded fluids (especially blood).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor inserted a tampon into the wound to stem the bleeding and promote healing.
- The nurse applied gentle pressure to the tampon to ensure it was securely in place.
- The tampon was left in the body cavity for several hours to absorb the excess fluid.
- The surgeon used a specialized tampon to control the bleeding during the operation.
- After the accident, the paramedic applied a tampon to the victim's wound to slow the bleeding.