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a contraceptive device made of rubberlike plastic and fitted over the cervix, where it may be kept for long periods without removal.[1920-25]
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cervical cap
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cervical cap — n. a plastic or rubber, thimble shaped contraceptive that is fitted over the cervix to prevent sperm from entering the uterus … English World dictionary
Cervical cap — This article is about the contraceptive device. For devices used to help achieve pregnancy, see conception device. Cervical cap Oves brand cervical cap (discontinued) Background Birth control type … Wikipedia
Cervical cap — A soft rubber cup with a round rim designed to fit snugly around the cervix and act as a barrier contraceptive device. A spermicide is applied to the cap before insertion to kill sperm. A cervical cap is basically a small snug diaphragm and, like … Medical dictionary
cervical cap — noun a contraceptive device consisting of a small thimble shaped cup that is placed over the uterine cervix to prevent the entrance of spermatozoa • Hypernyms: ↑contraceptive, ↑preventive, ↑preventative, ↑contraceptive device, ↑prophylactic… … Useful english dictionary
cervical cap — noun Date: 1923 a usually rubber or plastic contraceptive device in the form of a thimble shaped molded cap that fits snugly over the uterine cervix and blocks sperm from entering the uterus … New Collegiate Dictionary
cervical cap — cer′vical cap′ n. pha med a contraceptive device made of rubberlike plastic and fitted over the cervix, where it may be kept for long periods without removal • Etymology: 1920–25 … From formal English to slang
cervical cap — noun a small, latex or silicone, contraceptive device that fits over the cervix and stays in place either by suction, like Prentif or by surface viscosity, like Oves … Wiktionary
cap — 1. Any anatomic structure that resembles a c. or cover. 2. A protective covering for an incomplete tooth. 3. Colloquialism for restoration of the coronal part of a natural tooth by means of an artificial crown. 4. The nucleotide structure found… … Medical dictionary
Cap (disambiguation) — A cap is a form of headgear.Cap may also refer to: * Bottle cap, a closure to seal bottles * Screw cap, a closure to seal bottles or jars * Cap (sport), a sporting cap awarded to players representing their country * Cape (geography), the French… … Wikipedia
cap — I. noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English cappe, from Old English cæppe, from Late Latin cappa head covering, cloak Date: before 12th century 1. a. a head covering especially with a visor and no brim b. a distinctive head… … New Collegiate Dictionary
