NOUN | artifact | IUD, intrauterine device | contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus |
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Meaning | contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus. | |
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Synonym | intrauterine device | |
Narrower | loop | An intrauterine device in the shape of a loop |
Broader | contraceptive, preventive, preventative, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device | An agent or device intended to prevent conception |
Spanish | dispositivo intrauterino | |
Catalan | dispositiu intrauterí |
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