pessary

Plural: pessaries

Noun

• A medical device inserted into the vagina for support or treatment.
• a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix
• A medical device similar to the outer ring of a contraceptive diaphragm, most commonly used to support a displaced uterus; also called therapeutic pessary.
• A diaphragm or cervical cap.
• A vaginal suppository.

Examples

• Playing PESSARY felt like a strong defensive move, blocking off high-scoring lanes.

Synonyms

contraceptive diaphragm, diaphragm, cervical cap