тампон — meaning in English

English meaning

• swab noun A small pad of absorbent material, often on a stick, used to clean a wound, apply medicine, or collect a sample.
• tampon noun A small plug of absorbent material inserted into the body to soak up fluid, most commonly used during menstruation.

Senses

тампон is used for these senses in English:

• pledget (medicine) A small flat absorbent pad of cotton or wool, used to medicate, drain, or protect a wound or sore.
• swab (medicine) A small piece of soft, absorbent material, such as gauze, used to clean wounds, apply medicine, or take samples of body fluids. Often attached to a stick or wire to aid access.
• tampon A plug of cotton or other absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb fluid, especially one inserted in the vagina during menstruation.

swab — full definition

1. noun A small pad of absorbent material, often on a stick, used to clean a wound, apply medicine, or collect a sample.
2. noun A mop, especially one used to clean the deck of a ship.
3. verb To clean or wipe something using a swab.

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