pessary

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/ˈpɛsəɹi/

Definition of pessary

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

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

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noun

A medical device similar to the outer ring of a contraceptive diaphragm, most commonly used to support a displaced uterus; also called therapeutic pessary.
A diaphragm or cervical cap.
A vaginal suppository.

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From Middle English pessarie, from Old French pessaire, from Latin pessarium.

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