'Tampon' definitions:
Definition of 'tampon'
(from WordNet)
noun
Plug of cotton or other absorbent material; inserted into wound or body cavity to absorb exuded fluids (especially blood)
verb
Plug with a tampon
Definition of 'Tampon'
From: GCIDE
- Tampon \Tam"pon\, v. t. (Surg.) To plug with a tampon. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Tampon'
From: GCIDE
- Tampon \Tam"pon\, n. [F. See Tampion.] (Surg.) A plug introduced into a natural or artificial cavity of the body in order to arrest hemorrhage, absorb secretions (as from menstruation), or for the application of medicine. [1913 Webster +PJC]
Synonyms of 'tampon'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- Ace bandage,
- adhesive tape,
- application,
- band,
- Band-Aid,
- bandage,
- bandaging,
- binder,
- brace,
- cast,
- cataplasm,
- compress,
- cotton,
- court plaster,
- cravat,
- dressing,
- elastic bandage,
- epithem,
- four-tailed bandage,
- gasket,
- gauze,
- gland,
- lint,
- packing,
- padding,
- plaster,
- plaster cast,
- pledget,
- poultice,
- roller,
- roller bandage,
- rubber bandage,
- sling,
- splint,
- sponge,
- stopping,
- stuffing,
- stupe,
- tape,
- tent,
- tourniquet,
- triangular bandage,
- wadding