morning-after pill
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morn·ing-af·ter pill (môr

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A pill containing a drug, especially an estrogen or estrogen substitute such as diethylstilbestrol, that prevents implantation of a fertilized ovum and is therefore effective as a contraceptive after sexual intercourse.

morning-after pill

(Medicine / Pharmacology) an oral contraceptive that is effective if taken some hours after intercourse

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morning-after pill - 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

birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, preventative, preventive - an agent or device intended to prevent conception

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morning-after pill [ˌmɔːnɪŋˈɑːtəˌpɪl] n → pillola del giorno dopo

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