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pessary 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 [′pes·ə·rē] (medicine) An appliance of varied form placed in the vagina for uterine support or contraception. (pharmacology) Any suppository or other form of medication placed in the vagina for therapeutic purposes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| And large numbers of Catholics evidently believed that coitus interruptus was less gravely sinful than the use of "devices" like condoms or pessaries. Pessaries come in a variety of shapes and sizes to allow the doctor to find the most comfortable fit for the patient. For women a new device, the urethral plug, is available to do the job that pessaries were once used but not designed for - i. |
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