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intrauterine device

n. Abbr. IUD

A birth control device, such as a plastic or metallic loop, ring, or spiral, that is inserted into the uterus to prevent implantation.

intrauterine device

(Medicine / Gynaecology & Obstetrics) 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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A birth control device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent implantation.

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Noun

intrauterine device - contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus

IUD

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

loop - an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop

Translations

intrauterine device

n → Intrauterinpessar nt

intrauterine device [ˌintrəˈjuːtərain diˈvais] IUD

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Bleeding could be due to increased surface area of uterus like fibroids, hormonal imbalance, ovarian tumor or even IUCD in the uterus.

Drug Treatment of Common Gynaecological Aliments by Ricky Hussey / Health, general community

The patient described a sharp, constant, stabbing pain and described the feeling as if the IUCD was "trying to come out.

Radiological case of the month: C. Mark Alder, MD and David K. ... by Alder, C. Mark; Patterson, David K. / Applied Radiology

An extremely low-cost option: IUCD Method Brief No.

Intrauterine contraceptive devices and risk of pelvic inflammatory ... by Steen, Richard; Shapiro, Katharine / Reproductive Health Matters

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