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Pledget
Pledg"et\, n. [Prov. E., a small plug.]1. A small plug. [Prov. End.] 2. (Naut.) A string of oakum used in calking. 3. (Med.) A compress, or small flat tent of lint, laid over a wound, ulcer, or the like, to exclude air, retain dressings, or absorb the matter discharged.
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Main Entry: pled·get
Pronunciation: 'plej-&t
Function: noun
: a compress or small flat mass usually of gauze or absorbent cotton that is laid overa wound or into a cavity to apply medication, exclude air, retain dressings, or absorb the matter discharged
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pledget pled·get (plěj'ĭt)
n.
A small, flat absorbent pad used to medicate, drain, or protect a wound or sore.
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