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tamponade

tam·po·nade

UK/tæmpəˈneɪd/ rare

noun

1.

blockage or closure (as of a wound or body cavity) by (or as if by) a tampon (especially to stop bleeding)

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Origin

From tampon + -ade.

Phrases

  • cardiac tamponade

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