单词 | hysterophore |
释义 | > as lemmashysterophore hysterophore n. Brit. /ˈhɪstərə(ʊ)fɔː/ , U.S. /ˈhɪstəroʊˌfɔr/ , /ˈhɪstərəˌfɔr/ rare (perhaps disused) a device or apparatus used to support a prolapsed uterus. [Compare German Hysterophore (1853 or earlier), French hystérophore (1854 or earlier).] ΚΠ 1862 Engineer 27 June 384/1 This invention relates to a peculiar construction of apparatus, which the inventor terms the hysterophore, for supporting the womb in cases of prolapsus uteri or bearing down of the womb. 1933 Ars Medici 11 314 If none of the pessaries mentioned serves the purpose, the only other possibility is the wearing of a hysterophore (vaginal support with a girdle). < as lemmas |
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