Definition of Cervical cap

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


Definition of Cervical cap

1. 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. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Cervical cap

1. A contraceptive diaphragm that fits over the cervix uteri. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cervical Cap

cervelats
cervelleite
cerveza
cervezas
cervical
cervical amputation
cervical anaesthesia
cervical anchorage
cervical aortic knuckle
cervical artery
cervical auricle
cervical axillary canal
cervical branch of facial nerve
cervical cancer
cervical cap (current term)
cervical caps
cervical cerclage
cervical compression syndrome
cervical conisation
cervical cyst
cervical disc herniation
cervical disc syndrome
cervical diverticulum
cervical duct
cervical dystocia
cervical enlargement
cervical enlargement of spinal cord

Literary usage of Cervical cap

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Current Issues in Women's Health: An FDA Consumer Special Report by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"Birth Control Pills cervical cap The cervical cap, approved for contraceptive use in the United States in 1988, is a dome-shaped rubber cap in various sizes ..."

2. Guide To Clinical Preventive Services by U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (1989)
"Barrier contraceptive methods include the condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, and vaginal sponge. Barrier methods have the advantage of fewer side effects than ..."

3. Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: Report of the U. S. Preventive by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Other female barriers include the diaphragm, cervical cap, vaginal sponge, and vaginal film. Diaphragms have a failure rate of about 6% when used ..."

4. Alternative Medicine: Expanding Medical Horizons by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"For example, NCNM participated in a 10-year nationwide study of the cervical cap as a method of birth control. Study conclusions were submitted to the FDA ..."

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