The application of a tampon or plug.

plural of tamponment

simple past tense and past participle of tampon

present participle of tampon

The application of a tampon or plug.

plural of tamponing

plural of tampon

A plug of cotton or other absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb fluid, especially one inserted in the vagina during menstruation.

(medicine, transitive) To plug (a wound) with a tampon or compress.

(medicine) An absorbent plug inserted into the nasal cavity to stem epistaxis.