1. the medical procedure of inserting a tampon or plug to stop bleeding or absorb fluid
Usage: medical

1. present participle of tampon; inserting a tampon or plug to control bleeding
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor performed tamponing to control the nosebleed.
• Tamponing is a common technique used in emergency medicine.
• The nurse was tamponing the wound to prevent further bleeding.
• After tamponing the site, the bleeding stopped completely.
• The medical team used tamponing as their first intervention.
• Proper tamponing technique requires sterile materials.