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tampon
(tam“pon)
a pack, pad, or plug made of cotton, sponge, or other material; different types are used to plug the nose, vagina, or other
areas for the control of hemorrhage or the absorption of secretions. Superabsorbent tampons worn monthly and inserted roughly
can cause ulceration of the vaginal mucosa. Both vaginal and nasal tampons have been implicated in the development of toxic shock syndrome.

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