Pessary

noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA medical device similar to the outer ring of a contraceptive diaphragm, most commonly used to support a displaced uterus; also called therapeutic pessary.

2.noun(contraception) A diaphragm or cervical cap.

3.nounA vaginal suppository.

Synonyms

cervical cap diaphragm contraceptive diaphragm plessimeter colpeurynter penicil pledget pill pill-popper pincushion pantiliner pannus

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