cervical cap


cervical cap

noun

Definition of CERVICAL CAP

: 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

First Known Use of CERVICAL CAP

1923

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