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Pessary

A medical device similar to the outer ring of a contraceptive diaphragm, most commonly used to support a displaced uterus; also called therapeutic pessary.

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noun
  1. 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. 2

    (contraception) A diaphragm or cervical cap.

  3. 3

    A vaginal suppository.

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