- contraceptive device
- a device used to prevent conception, such as a barrier contraceptive, an intrauterine device, or a means of preventing ovulation (e.g., birth control pill).
Medical dictionary. 2011.
contraceptive device
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contraceptive device — noun an agent or device intended to prevent conception (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑contraceptive, ↑preventive, ↑preventative, ↑prophylactic device, ↑birth control device • Derivationally related forms: ↑preve … Useful english dictionary
Contraceptive device, intrauterine (IUD) — A device inserted into the uterus (womb) to prevent conception (pregnancy). The IUD can be a coil, loop, triangle, or T in shape made of plastic or metal. An IUD is inserted into the uterus by a health care professional. Of two types of IUDs… … Medical dictionary
intrauterine (contraceptive) device — ☆ intrauterine (contraceptive) device or intrauterine device n. any of various devices, as a coil or loop of plastic, inserted in the uterus as a contraceptive * * * … Universalium
intrauterine (contraceptive) device — ☆ intrauterine (contraceptive) device or intrauterine device n. any of various devices, as a coil or loop of plastic, inserted in the uterus as a contraceptive … English World dictionary
intrauterine (contraceptive) device — ☆ intrauterine (contraceptive) device or intrauterine device n. any of various devices, as a coil or loop of plastic, inserted in the uterus as a contraceptive … English World dictionary
intrauterine contraceptive device — n INTRAUTERINE DEVICE … Medical dictionary
intrauterine contraceptive device — see ↑IUCD • • • Main Entry: ↑intrauterine … Useful english dictionary
contraceptive — n. a substance or device used to prevent conception. Syn: preventive, preventative, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, prophylactic. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) — A device inserted into the uterus (womb) to prevent conception (pregnancy). The IUD can be a coil, loop, triangle, or T shape. It can be plastic or metal. An IUD is inserted into the uterus by a health care professional. Of two types of IUDs… … Medical dictionary
IUD (intrauterine contraceptive device) — A device inserted into the uterus (womb) to prevent conception (pregnancy). The IUD can be a coil, loop, triangle, or T shape. It can be plastic or metal. An IUD is inserted into the uterus by a health care professional. Of two types of IUDs… … Medical dictionary
