What is another word for Pledget?
Pronunciation: [plˈɛd͡ʒɪt] (IPA) 
A pledget is a small piece of material used to plug a wound or apply medication. There are several synonyms for "pledget" such as compress, dressing, gauze, swab, and tampon. Compress is a soft pad or cloth held in place to apply pressure to a wound. Dressing refers to a covering for a wound, which can be sterile or non-sterile. Gauze is a thin, woven fabric used for dressing wounds, controlling bleeding, and cleaning. A swab is a small piece of cotton or other absorbent material used to apply medicated or antiseptic solutions. Finally, a tampon is a cylindrically shaped pledget that is designed to be inserted into a body cavity.
