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intrauterine device

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noun
  1. any small, mechanical device for semipermanent insertion into the uterus as a contraceptive. Abbreviation: IUD
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Origin of intrauterine device

First recorded in 1920–25
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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 conceptionAbbreviation: IUD
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intrauterine device in Medicine

intrauterine device

n.
  1. A birth control device, such as a plastic or metallic loop, ring, or spiral, that is inserted into the uterus to prevent implantation of a fertilized egg in the uterine lining.
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intrauterine device in Science

intrauterine device

[ĭn′trə-yōō′tər-ĭn, -tə-rīn′]
  1. A birth control device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent implantation.
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intrauterine device in Culture

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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