pessary

pes·sa·ry  (ps-r)

n. pl. pes·sa·ries

1. Any of various devices worn in the vagina to support or correct the position of the uterus or rectum.

2. A contraceptive diaphragm.

3. A medicated vaginal suppository.

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[Middle English pessarie, from Late Latin pessrium, from pessus, pessum, from Greek pessos, oval-shaped stone, pessary.]

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pessary [ˈpɛsərɪ]

n pl -ries Med

1. (Medicine) a device for inserting into the vagina, either as a support for the uterus or (diaphragm pessary) to deliver a drug, such as a contraceptive

2. (Medicine / Pharmacology) a medicated vaginal suppository

[from Late Latin pessārium, from Latin pessum, from Greek pessos plug]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

pessary - a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix contraceptive diaphragm, diaphragm birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, preventative, preventive - an agent or device intended to prevent conception

Translations

pessary [ˈpesərɪ] N → pesario m

pessary [ˈpɛsəri] n (= contraceptive) → pessaire m

pessary

n (= contraceptive) → Pessar nt; (= suppository) → Zäpfchen nt, → Suppositorium nt (spec)

pessary [ˈpɛsərɪ] n → pessario; (contraceptive) → diaframma m