What does the cryptic crossword clue "Piece of cotton wool, primarily sterilising wounds, afterwards binned (4)" mean?

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Piece of cotton wool, primarily sterilising wounds, afterwards binned (4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3320 | 25 Down | 2025-06-08 flower

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