1. (noun) plug of cotton or other absorbent material; inserted into wound or body cavity to absorb exuded fluids (especially blood)

• plug
• stopper
• stopple

2. (verb) plug with a tampon

• plug
• secure
• stop up

1. (noun) plug of cotton or other absorbent material; inserted into wound or body cavity to absorb exuded fluids (especially blood)

• tampax

1. (verb) plug with a tampon

• tamponade
• tamponage