noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A certain absorbent material, made primarily of cotton with some felt as well, used for various purposes during surgery. uncountable
2. 2
   An item of this material. countable

Etymology

Apparently from cotton + -oid.

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