pessary

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English pessarie, from Old French pessaire, from Latin pessarium. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈpɛsəɹi/ === Noun === pessary (plural pessaries) A medical device similar to the outer ring of a contraceptive diaphragm, most commonly used to support a displaced uterus; also called therapeutic pessary. (contraception) A diaphragm or cervical cap. (medicine) A vaginal suppository. Hypernym: suppository ==== Synonyms ==== (contraceptive device): diaphragm (contraceptive device): cervical cap ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === prayses