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Absorbent pad used to cleanse a wound (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

swab

(Other definitions for swab that I've seen before include "Small pad for surgical use" , "Piece of fabric for medical use" , "Absorbent pad for cleansing or drying" , "Specimen" , "Wound-cleaner" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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