PESSARY


Meaning of PESSARY in English

[ 'pɛsəri ]

■ noun ( plural pessaries )

1》 a small medicinal or contraceptive soluble block inserted into the vagina.

2》 a device inserted into the vagina to support the uterus.

Origin

ME: from late L. pessarium , based on Gk pessos 'oval stone'.

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