pessary
pessary
[ˈpɛs(ə)rɪ]
(pl. -ies)
[ˈpɛs(ə)rɪ]
(pl. -ies)
- a small soluble block that is inserted into the vagina to treat infection or as a contraceptive
（治疗炎症或避孕用的）阴道栓剂，膈状子宫托，子宫帽
■an elastic or rigid device that is inserted into the vagina to support the uterus
（支托用）子宫托
- late Middle English: from late Latin pessarium, based on Greek pessos 'oval stone' (used in board games)
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