contraceptive device

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.

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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

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