English > preventative: 5 senses > noun 3, artifact| Meaning | An agent or device intended to prevent conception. |
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| Synonyms | contraceptive, preventive, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device |
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| Narrower | cervical cap | A contraceptive device consisting of a small thimble-shaped cup that is placed over the uterine cervix to prevent the entrance of spermatozoa |
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| coil | A contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb |
| condom, rubber, safety, safe, prophylactic | contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse |
| diaphragm, pessary, contraceptive diaphragm | A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic |
| intrauterine device, IUD | contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus |
| morning-after pill | A large dose of estrogen taken orally within 24 to 72 hours after intercourse |
| pill, birth control pill, contraceptive pill, oral contraceptive pill, oral contraceptive, anovulatory drug, anovulant | A contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception |
| spermicide, spermatocide | A contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa |
| Broader | device | An instrumentality invented for a particular purpose |
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| Spanish | anticonceptivo, contraceptivo |
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| Catalan | anticonceptiu, contraceptiu |
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