Found 2 items, similar to tampon.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: tampon tampon n : plug of cotton or other absorbent material; inserted into wound or body cavity to absorb exuded fluids (especially blood) v : plug with a tampon
English → English (gcide) Definition: Tampon 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] Tampon \Tam"pon\, v. t. (Surg.) To plug with a tampon. [1913 Webster]