PESSARY Synonyms
There are 3 synonyms of the word
pessary.
(exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word pessary. (close relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word pessary. (close relations)
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Definition of PESSARY
Definition of PESSARY
Best Alternative Words for PESSARY
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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