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I believe the answer is:

swab

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

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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