| 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 |
|---|
| Meaning | contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus. | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
©2001-25 · HyperDic hyper-dictionary · Contact