sponge stick

noun

An absorbent sponge (or folded gauze) attached to a long handle or surgical clamp; used in healthcare settings to absorb fluids, apply topical antiseptics, or clean hard-to-reach areas safely.

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Meanings

nounsponge stick (plural sponge sticks)

plural sponge sticks

  1. An absorbent sponge (or folded gauze) attached to a long handle or surgical clamp; used in healthcare settings to absorb fluids, apply topical antiseptics, or clean hard-to-reach areas safely.
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APA

sponge stick. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sponge%20stick

MLA

“sponge stick.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sponge%20stick. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sponge stick,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sponge%20stick.

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