Tamponade
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tæmpəˈneɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tamponade is a noun meaning (medicine) The use of a tampon.
Meaning
(medicine) The use of a tampon.
More Meanings
- (medicine) A stoppage in the flow of blood in a vessel, caused either by the insertion of a tampon or by outside constriction.
- (medicine) To plug or stop with a tampon.
Example Sentences
If a large fibrohemorrhagic complex had to be removed via a large retinectomy, a silicon oil tamponade is preferable.
Word Forms
- tamponades
- tamponading
- tamponaded
Related Words
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