pessarium — meaning in English

English meaning

• diaphragm noun The dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.
• pessary 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.

Senses

pessarium is used for these senses in English:

• diaphragm A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible cup, used to cover the cervix during intercourse.
• pessary (medicine) A vaginal suppository.

diaphragm — full definition

1. noun The dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.
2. noun A dome-shaped contraceptive device inserted to cover the cervix.
3. noun A thin, flexible membrane, such as the vibrating part of a speaker or microphone.

pessary — full definition

1. 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.
2. noun A diaphragm or cervical cap.
3. noun A vaginal suppository.

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