swabs
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Noun
- Implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion
- Cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
Verb
- Wash with a swab or a mop
- Apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
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This Word in the News:
WHO recommends near point-of-care tests, tongue swabs, and sputum pooling for TB diagnosis
Mar 9, 2026 World Health Organization (WHO)
Mar 9, 2026 World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO recommends near point-of-care tests, tongue swabs, and sputum pooling for TB diagnosis
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