pledget

[ plej-it ]

noun

1. a small, flat mass of lint, absorbent cotton, or the like, for use on a wound, sore, etc.

pledget

/ ˈplɛdʒɪt /

noun

1. a small flattened pad of wool, cotton, etc, esp for use as a pressure bandage to be applied to wounds or sores

Word History and Origins

Origin of pledget¹

First recorded in 1530–40; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of pledget¹

C16: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Withdraw the needle and press a pledget of cotton-wool over the puncture to ensure closure of the aperture in the vein wall.

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Pledget was there, examined the eye, did not consider the injury serious, but deferred giving any decided opinion.

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He tossed away the pledget of cotton, pinched up the bloodless skin, and jabbed the needle home.

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Finally, a pledget of cotton-wool soaked in a 20% solution of cocaine is pushed into the tympanic cavity.

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In the lower angle of the wound a pledget of lint for drainage purposes was inlaid.

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