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pessary

/ˈpɛsəri/ /ˈpɛsəˌri/

Meanings
noun
A medical device similar to the outer ring of a contraceptive diaphragm, most commonly used to support a displaced uterus; also called therapeutic pessary.

Examples :

"The doctor recommended a pessary to help support her uterus after childbirth. "
medicine device anatomy organ body sex

Related Words

Illustration including

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

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recommended verb

/ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndɪd/

To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

"The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions."

Illustration contraception

contraception noun

/ˌkɑntrəˈsɛpʃən/ /ˌkɒntrəˈsɛpʃən/

The use of a device or procedure to prevent conception as a result of sexual activity.

"Many teenagers are now learning about contraception to make informed choices about their health and family planning. "

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different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

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therapeutic noun

/θɛɹəˈpjuːtɪk/

A therapeutic agent

"The doctor prescribed a therapeutic for her persistent headaches. "

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diaphragm noun

/ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/

In mammals, a sheet of muscle separating the thorax from the abdomen, contracted and relaxed in respiration to draw air into and expel air from the lungs; also called thoracic diaphragm.

"My grandpa, who has trouble breathing, is working hard to strengthen his diaphragm muscles for better lung function. "

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prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

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discussed verb

/dɪsˈkʌst/

To converse or debate concerning a particular topic.

"We discussed the best way to solve the math problem. "

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childbirth noun

/ˈtʃaɪldbɜːθ/ /ˈtʃaɪldbɝːθ/

The fact or action of giving birth to a child, as the culmination of pregnancy.

"After a long labor, the new mother recovered quickly from childbirth. "

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contraceptive noun

/ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/

A mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely.

"Using a contraceptive allows couples to plan when they want to start a family. "

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displaced verb

/dɪˈspleɪst/ /dɪsˈpleɪst/

To put out of place; to disarrange.

"The strong wind displaced the papers on my desk, scattering them everywhere. "

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suppository noun

/səˈpɒzɪtəɹi/ /səˈpɑzɪˌtɔɹi/

A medicine in the form of a small plug that is inserted into a bodily cavity, especially the rectum, vagina or urethra, where it melts at body temperature.

"The doctor prescribed a suppository to help the child with their constipation. "