| retroversion | 1. A turning backward, as of the uterus. 2. Condition in which the teeth are located in a more posterior position than is normal. Origin: retro-+ L. Verto, pp. Versus, to turn (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Gariel's pessary | A hollow inflatable rubber pessary made in the form of a ring or a pear. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Mayer's pessary | An elastic ring pessary. Synonym: Mayer's pessary. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Menge's pessary | A ring pessary with a central horizontal bar into which a detachable handle is inserted. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ring pessary | A ring of rubber, plastic, or metal in which the cervix rests; designed to support the uterus and to correct prolapse of that organ. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pessary | 1. <apparatus> An instrument placed in the vagina to support the uterus or rectum or as a contraceptive device. 2. <pharmacology> A medicated vaginal suppository. Origin: L. Pessarium (18 Nov 1997) |
| pessary cell | A red blood cell in which the haemoglobin has disappeared from the centre, leaving only the periphery visible. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pessary corpuscle | An elongated red blood cell with haemoglobin concentrated in the peripheral portion. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cube pessary | Plastic or rubber pessary in a cube shape particularly suitable for elderly women with uterine prolapse. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Hodge's pessary | <gynaecology> A double-curve oblong pessary employed for the correction of retrodeviations of the uterus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| diaphragm pessary | A ring with a covered opening, used as a platform to support uterus, bladder, or rectum, or to prevent conception. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Dumontpallier's pessary | An elastic ring pessary. Synonym: Mayer's pessary. (05 Mar 2000) |