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intrauterine device
(redirected from IUDs)

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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
n
(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
intrauterine device  (ntr-ytr-n, -t-rn)
A birth control device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent implantation.
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Noun1.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
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intrauterine device
n → Intrauterinpessar nt
intrauterine device [ˌintrəˈjuːtərain diˈvais] IUD
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He co-authored a January 2008 article contending that intrauterine contraception, commonly called IUDs (for intrauterine devices), should be promoted by doctors as an alternative to tubal ligation.
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IUDs , although expensive, is highly recommended as these have 99 percent success rates.
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