tampon
Standard term for a menstrual tampon.
from German Tampon
旅行のときはタンポンを持っていく。
I bring tampons when I travel.
surgical pad; medical tampon
Medical use: a pad or plug for absorbing fluids during surgery or wound care.
手術中にタンポンを使って出血を抑えた。
During the surgery, they used a surgical pad to control the bleeding.