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A contraceptive device consisting of a spiral or similar shape of plastic or metal inserted through the vagina into the uterus in order to prevent the implantation of a fertilized egg.
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intrauterine device — n a device (as a spiral of plastic or a ring of stainless steel) inserted and left in the uterus to prevent effective conception called also IUCD, IUD * * * (IUD), intrauterine contraceptive device a plastic or metallic device inserted into the… … Medical dictionary
intrauterine device — in tra*u ter*ine de*vice , n. A contraceptive device consisting of a small, usually plastic object placed within the uterus to prevent conception; also called {IUD}. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
intrauterine device — ► NOUN ▪ a contraceptive device fitted inside the uterus and physically preventing the implantation of fertilized ova … English terms dictionary
Intrauterine device — Copper IUD (Paragard T 380A) Hormonal … Wikipedia
intrauterine device — noun contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus • Syn: ↑IUD • Hypernyms: ↑contraceptive, ↑preventive, ↑preventative, ↑contraceptive device, ↑prophylactic device, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
intrauterine device — IUD IUD, n. An {intrauterine device}, a contraceptive device consisting of a small, usually plastic object placed within the uterus to prevent conception. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
intrauterine device — device inserted into the uterus to prevent conception, IUD … English contemporary dictionary
intrauterine device — noun Date: 1964 a device inserted into and left in the uterus to prevent effective conception called also intrauterine contraceptive device, IUD … New Collegiate Dictionary
intrauterine device — any small, mechanical device for semipermanent insertion into the uterus as a contraceptive. Abbr.: IUD [1920 25] * * * … Universalium
intrauterine device — noun a contraceptive device fitted inside the uterus and physically preventing the implantation of fertilized ova … English new terms dictionary
