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pessary
[pes´ah-re]1. an instrument placed in the vagina to support the uterus or rectum or as a contraceptive device.
2. a medicated vaginal suppository.
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pes·sa·ry
(pes'ă-rē),1. An appliance of varied form, introduced into the vagina to support the uterus or to correct any displacement.
2. A medicated vaginal suppository.
[L. pessarium, fr. G. pessos, an oval stone used in certain games]
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pessary
(pĕs′ə-rē)n. pl. pessa·ries
1. Any of various devices worn in the vagina to support or correct the position of the uterus or rectum.
2. A contraceptive diaphragm.
3. A medicated vaginal suppository.
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pessary
Gynecology A rounded 'donut' placed in the upper vagina as a nonsurgical means of providing support for a prolapsed uterus. See Uterine prolapse.McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
pes·sa·ry
(pes'ă-rē)1. An appliance of varied form, introduced into the vagina to support the uterus or to correct any displacement.
2. A medicated vaginal suppository.
[L. pessarium, fr. G. pessos, an oval stone used in certain games]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
pessary
1. A device, often ring-shaped, that is placed in the vagina to support the womb or other pelvic organs.
2. A vehicle for medication that is placed in the vagina. Medicated pessaries are often made of cocoa butter which melts under body heat. They contain drugs to treat vaginal disorders, such as thrush (CANDIDIASIS) or TRICHOMONIASIS, or spermicides for contraceptive purposes.
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Pessary
A device inserted into the vagina to support sagging organs.
Mentioned in: Pelvic Relaxation
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