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tampon

Syllabification: (tam·pon)

Pronunciation: /ˈtamˌpän/

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Definition of tampon

noun

a plug of soft material inserted into the vagina to absorb menstrual blood.
Medicine a plug of material used to stop a wound or block an opening in the body and absorb blood or secretions.