A genus of great seaweeds with long and broad fronds; kelp, or devil's apron. The fronds commonly grow in clusters, and are sometimes from thirty to fifty feet in length. See Illust. of Kelp.
type genus of the family Laminariaceae: perennial brown kelps
a small rod-shaped pieced of dried seaweed, that when placed in your cervix provides for more gentle dilation of your cervix minimizing the risk of cervical tears
A small stick of seaweed (or a synthetic variant) sometimes placed into the cervical opening prior to an abortion to dilate the cervix. The dilation is then more gradual and less uncomfortable than when done with dilator rods.
an absorbent material made of seaweed, which is inserted in the cervix where it absorbs water and swells - pushing open the cervix
Laminaria (a botanical name) is a genus of kelp (a common name), containing over 20 species. The species Laminaria japonica is the main component of the Japanese food kombu.