Tampon (Verb)
Meaning
Plug with a tampon.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The doctor instructed the nurse to tampon the wound with gauze to stop the bleeding immediately.
- In medical emergencies, a cloth or gauze may be used to tampon a wound and prevent excessive blood loss.
- The surgeon carefully moved to tampon the area with a sterile sponge to minimize further complications.
- Applying pressure to tampon a severe laceration is essential until medical help arrives.
- To tampon the bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure using a clean cloth for several minutes.