Definition
止血棉 is a compound noun meaning 'hemostatic cotton' — a medical product used to stop bleeding. It's formed from 止血 ('to stop bleeding') and 棉 ('cotton'). You'll encounter this word in first-aid contexts, hospital settings, or drugstore packaging. Unlike the more general 棉花 ('cotton'), 止血棉 specifically refers to sterile, absorbent cotton pads or balls treated for wound care.
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hemostatic cottonsterile absorbent cotton used to stop bleeding
Examples
- 止血棉。Hùshi yòng zhǐ xiě gěi tā yā zhù le shāngkǒu.The nurse used hemostatic cotton to press on his wound.
- 止血棉，。Yàoxiāng lǐ bèi zhe jǐ bāo zhǐ xiě, yǐfáng wànyī.There are a few packs of hemostatic cotton in the first-aid kit, just in case.
- 止血棉，。Zhè zhǒng zhǐ xiě xīshōu kuài, shìhé jíjiù shǐyòng.This type of hemostatic cotton absorbs quickly and is suitable for emergency use.
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