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PESSARY Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word pessary. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word pessary. (close relations)

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diaphragm
nounn
noun

• a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens

• (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration

• a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix

• electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves

cervical cap
nounn
noun

• a contraceptive device consisting of a small thimble-shaped cup that is placed over the uterine cervix to prevent the entrance of spermatozoa

contraceptive diaphragm
nounn
noun

• a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix

Best Hypernyms For PESSARY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pessary, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
contraceptive device medication medicine preventative preventive treatment
Phrases (3)
birth control devicecontraceptive deviceprophylactic device

Alternatives for DIAPHRAGM

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