n. A plug of absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to stop a flow of blood or to absorb secretions, especially one designed for insertion into the vagina during menstruation. tr.v. tam·poned, tam·pon·ing, tam·pons To plug or stop with a tampon. [French, from Old French; see TAMPION.] |
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