| NOUN | artifact | morning-after pill | a large dose of estrogen taken orally within 24 to 72 hours after intercourse |
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| Meaning | A large dose of estrogen taken orally within 24 to 72 hours after intercourse; prevents implantation of a fertilized ovum and so acts as a contraceptive; commonly used after rape or incest. | |
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| Broader | contraceptive, preventive, preventative, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device | An agent or device intended to prevent conception |
| Spanish | píldora del día después | |
| Catalan | píndola del dia després, píndola de l'endemà | |
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