pessary

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Synonyms: essary, nessary

Antonyms: essary, nessary

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|intravaginal device for uterus support}} 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. {{senseid|en|intravaginal barrier for contraception}} {{lb|en|contraception}} A [[diaphragm]] or [[cervical cap]].
3. {{senseid|en|vaginal suppository}} {{lb|en|medicine}} A [[vaginal]] [[suppository]].

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