Definition of pessary in English:

pessary

nounPlural pessaries ˈpɛs(ə)riˈpɛsəri

1A small soluble block that is inserted into the vagina to treat infection or as a contraceptive.
Example sentencesExamples
- Thrush is easily treated using pessaries (tablets that are inserted into the vagina), cream or tablets.
- In vivo the pessary demonstrated high contraceptive efficacy in rabbits of proven fertility.
- Medication for conditions like thrush, such as creams, pessaries or suppositories may also damage latex and prevent the condom working properly.
- Thrush is easily treated using pessaries (almond-shaped tablets that are inserted into the vagina), cream or tablets.
- The nineteenth century also saw the commercial development of chemical contraceptives, usually in the form of pessaries for insertion into the vagina.
1. 1.1 An elastic or rigid device that is inserted into the vagina to support the uterus.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Stress incontinence can be treated with intravaginal support devices, pessaries, and urethral ‘plugs.’
  Occlusive devices, such as pessaries, can mimic the effects of a retropubic urethropexy.
  For example, a Gellhorn pessary can offer excellent support for uterine prolapse as long as the perineal body is intact.

Origin

Late Middle English: from late Latin pessarium, based on Greek pessos 'oval stone' (used in board games).

Rhymes

accessory, intercessory, possessory, tesserae

Definition of pessary in US English:

pessary

nounˈpesərēˈpɛsəri

1A small soluble block that is inserted into the vagina to treat infection or as a contraceptive.
Example sentencesExamples
- The nineteenth century also saw the commercial development of chemical contraceptives, usually in the form of pessaries for insertion into the vagina.
- Thrush is easily treated using pessaries (almond-shaped tablets that are inserted into the vagina), cream or tablets.
- In vivo the pessary demonstrated high contraceptive efficacy in rabbits of proven fertility.
- Medication for conditions like thrush, such as creams, pessaries or suppositories may also damage latex and prevent the condom working properly.
- Thrush is easily treated using pessaries (tablets that are inserted into the vagina), cream or tablets.
1. 1.1 An elastic or rigid device that is inserted into the vagina to support the uterus.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Occlusive devices, such as pessaries, can mimic the effects of a retropubic urethropexy.
  For example, a Gellhorn pessary can offer excellent support for uterine prolapse as long as the perineal body is intact.
  Stress incontinence can be treated with intravaginal support devices, pessaries, and urethral ‘plugs.’

Origin

Late Middle English: from late Latin pessarium, based on Greek pessos ‘oval stone’ (used in board games).

单词	pessary
释义	Definition of pessary in English: pessary nounPlural pessaries ˈpɛs(ə)riˈpɛsəri 1A small soluble block that is inserted into the vagina to treat infection or as a contraceptive. Example sentencesExamples Thrush is easily treated using pessaries (tablets that are inserted into the vagina), cream or tablets. In vivo the pessary demonstrated high contraceptive efficacy in rabbits of proven fertility. Medication for conditions like thrush, such as creams, pessaries or suppositories may also damage latex and prevent the condom working properly. Thrush is easily treated using pessaries (almond-shaped tablets that are inserted into the vagina), cream or tablets. The nineteenth century also saw the commercial development of chemical contraceptives, usually in the form of pessaries for insertion into the vagina. 1.1 An elastic or rigid device that is inserted into the vagina to support the uterus. Example sentencesExamples Stress incontinence can be treated with intravaginal support devices, pessaries, and urethral ‘plugs.’ Occlusive devices, such as pessaries, can mimic the effects of a retropubic urethropexy. For example, a Gellhorn pessary can offer excellent support for uterine prolapse as long as the perineal body is intact. Origin Late Middle English: from late Latin pessarium, based on Greek pessos 'oval stone' (used in board games). Rhymes accessory, intercessory, possessory, tesserae Definition of pessary in US English: pessary nounˈpesərēˈpɛsəri 1A small soluble block that is inserted into the vagina to treat infection or as a contraceptive. Example sentencesExamples The nineteenth century also saw the commercial development of chemical contraceptives, usually in the form of pessaries for insertion into the vagina. Thrush is easily treated using pessaries (almond-shaped tablets that are inserted into the vagina), cream or tablets. In vivo the pessary demonstrated high contraceptive efficacy in rabbits of proven fertility. Medication for conditions like thrush, such as creams, pessaries or suppositories may also damage latex and prevent the condom working properly. Thrush is easily treated using pessaries (tablets that are inserted into the vagina), cream or tablets. 1.1 An elastic or rigid device that is inserted into the vagina to support the uterus. Example sentencesExamples Occlusive devices, such as pessaries, can mimic the effects of a retropubic urethropexy. For example, a Gellhorn pessary can offer excellent support for uterine prolapse as long as the perineal body is intact. Stress incontinence can be treated with intravaginal support devices, pessaries, and urethral ‘plugs.’ Origin Late Middle English: from late Latin pessarium, based on Greek pessos ‘oval stone’ (used in board games).
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