tamponade
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for tamponade, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A medical condition in which blood flow is blocked or compressed, such as fluid building up around the heart.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use tamponade
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From tampon + the medical/technical suffix -ade.
Full origin of tamponade →Frequently asked questions
What does “tamponade” mean?
The word “tamponade” means a medical condition in which blood flow is blocked or compressed, such as fluid building up around the heart. In plain terms, a dangerous buildup of pressure from blood or fluid, or the act of packing a wound to stop bleeding.
How do you pronounce “tamponade”?
“Tamponade” is pronounced tam-puh-NAYD (/tæmpəˈneɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “tamponade” in a sentence?
Here is “tamponade” used in a sentence: “Cardiac tamponade requires emergency treatment to relieve pressure on the heart.”
What part of speech is “tamponade”?
Depending on how it is used, “tamponade” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “tamponade” have?
“Tamponade” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a medical condition in which blood flow is blocked or compressed, such as fluid building up around the heart.