cervical cap

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Definition of cervical cap in English English dictionary

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

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

A small, rubber, cup-shaped contraceptive device that fits over the uterine cervix to prevent the entry of sperm

Related Terms

cervical caps

plural form of cervical cap

Hyphenation

cer·vi·cal cap

Turkish pronunciation

sırvıkıl käp

Pronunciation

/ˈsərvəkəl ˈkap/ /ˈsɜrvəkəl ˈkæp/