pledget

American  

[plej-it] / ˈplɛdʒ ɪt /

noun

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

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pledget British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of pledget

First recorded in 1530–40; origin uncertain

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Example Sentences

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pledget

If the liquid caustics are employed, they may be introduced into the depth of the wound by means of a pipette, a piece of porous wood, or a pledget of tow.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

TOOTHACHE.—When there is a cavity in an aching tooth it should be cleaned of food, and a little pledget of cotton wool wrapped on a toothpick may be used to wipe the cavity dry.

From The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI) by Kenelm Winslow

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

From Old-Time Makers of Medicine The Story of The Students And Teachers of the Sciences Related to Medicine During the Middle Ages by James Joseph Walsh

In six hours the bandage was to be taken off, and the pledget allowed to drop spontaneously.

From Curiosities of Medical Experience by J. G. (John Gideon) Millingen

At the time of the first bath each eye is carefully washed with a separate pledget of cotton saturated with boric acid solution.

From Being Well-Born An Introduction to Eugenics by Michael F. Guyer

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