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Tamponade

Definition:

Tamponade refers to the process of applying pressure or inserting a tampon-like material to stop bleeding or close off a body cavity.

Senses:

1. Medical: A medical emergency where excessive bleeding is controlled by applying pressure on a blood vessel or by packing a wound.
2. Cardiology: A condition in which the heart or a major blood vessel is compressed by fluid or abnormal tissue, hindering proper functioning.

Examples:

Medical:

• The doctor performed tamponade on the wound to stop the bleeding.
• In emergency situations, tamponade is often used to control severe bleeding.

Cardiology:

• The patient was diagnosed with cardiac tamponade, requiring immediate medical intervention.
• When left untreated, tamponade can lead to heart failure.

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