noun
pessary
Pessary (noun) means a medical device similar to the outer ring of a contraceptive diaphragm, most commonly used to support a displaced uterus; also called therapeutic pessary.
noun
1
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
A diaphragm or cervical cap.
3
A vaginal suppository.
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Etymology
From Middle English pessarie, from Old French pessaire, from Latin pessarium.
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What is the meaning of pessary?
"pessary" (noun) means a medical device similar to the outer ring of a contraceptive diaphragm, most commonly used to support a displaced uterus; also called therapeutic pessary.
What are the different meanings of pessary?
"pessary" has 3 main meanings: 1. 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. A diaphragm or cervical cap; 3. A vaginal suppository.