cervical cap

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cervical cap

A small, rubber, cup-shaped contraceptive device that fits over the uterine cervix to prevent the entry of sperm.

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cer′vical cap′

a contraceptive device made of rubberlike plastic and fitted over the cervix, where it may be kept for long periods without removal.

[1920–25]

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Noun

cervical cap - a contraceptive device consisting of a small thimble-shaped cup that is placed over the uterine cervix to prevent the entrance of spermatozoa

birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, preventative, preventive - an agent or device intended to prevent conception

Translations

Diaphragma

페서리

pessarium

DiaphragmaWkładka domaciczna

cer·vi·cal cap

n. capa o cubierta del cuello uterino, contraceptivo.

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The survey stratifies birth control methods into highly effective (long-acting reversible contraception); moderately effective (only condoms); and less effective (withdrawal, periodic abstinence, rhythm method, emergency contraception, diaphragm, female condom, foam, jelly, cervical cap, sponge, suppository, or insert).

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Prescription-only barrier methods in the FDA guide include the diaphragm and the cervical cap, both used with spermicide.