: a short stick that has round pieces of cotton at both ends
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The two types of cryosurgery are as follows: External cryosurgery: A healthcare provider applies cryogen using a cotton swab or spray device to freeze abnormal cells.1 As the frozen tissue thaws, the cells die.—Archana Sharma, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025 For small spots, dabbing with a cotton swab of diluted bleach might be a simple and powerful solution.—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Jan. 2025 Luckily, hand-pollinating a few indoor plants is a relatively simple process and it can be accomplished by transferring pollen between flowers with a cotton swab or small paint brush.—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024 It was originally housed in a smaller building nearby, but founder Andrew Lehr moved into the current location, a former cotton swab factory, in 1977.—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cotton swab
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