Any of various types of device, often ring-shaped, placed in the vagina to support a prolapsed or malpositioned uterus; (also) any of various…
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| 释义 | the world > physical sensation > sexual relations > contraception or birth control > [noun] > a contraceptive > placed in the vagina or uterus (8) pessary1886 Any of various types of device, often ring-shaped, placed in the vagina to support a prolapsed or malpositioned uterus; (also) any of various… cap1916 A contraceptive device, usually made of rubber, covering the neck of the womb. Cf. Dutch cap n. at Dutch, adj. n.1adv. compounds 1b. Dutch cap1922 (a) a woman's cap of lace or muslin with a triangular piece rolled back at each side; (b) a type of contraceptive pessary; = diaphragm, n. 2b. coil1931 An intra-uterine contraceptive device of flexible material shaped into a spiral. diaphragm1933 A thin rubber or plastic contraceptive cap with a flexible metal rim which fits over the cervix. Margulies spiral1962 a spiral-shaped intrauterine contraceptive device, made of plastic. Also Margulies coil. Lippes loop1964 An intrauterine contraceptive device in the shape of a double s. loop1965 spec. in scientific and technical applications. A type of intra-uterine contraceptive device. Cf. Lippes loop, n. |
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