intrauterine device

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noun
  1. any small, mechanical device for semipermanent insertion into the uterus as a contraceptive.

Origin of intrauterine device

1
First recorded in 1920–25
  • Also called IUD [ahy-yoo-dee] /ˈaɪˈyuˈdi/ .

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British Dictionary definitions for intrauterine device

intrauterine device

noun
  1. a metal or plastic device, in the shape of a loop, coil, or ring, inserted into the uterus to prevent conception: Abbreviation: IUD

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Scientific definitions for intrauterine device

intrauterine device

[ ĭn′trə-yōōtər-ĭn, -tə-rīn′ ]


  1. A birth control device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent implantation.

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Cultural definitions for intrauterine device

intrauterine device

[ (in-truh-yooh-tuh-ruhn, in-truh-yooh-tuh-reyen) ]


A metal or plastic device inserted into the uterus and used to prevent pregnancy.

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