Pessary (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural pes·sa·ries.Medicine/Medical.
  1. a device worn in the vagina to support a displaced uterus.
  2. a vaginal suppository.
  3. diaphragm (def. 4).
noun plural -ries med
  1. a device for inserting into the vagina, either as a support for the uterus or (diaphragm pessary) to deliver a drug, such as a contraceptive
  2. a medicated vaginal suppository
Pessary (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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