contraception (redirected from immunological contraception)

con·tra·cep·tion  (kntr-spshn)

n.

Intentional prevention of conception or impregnation through the use of various devices, agents, drugs, sexual practices, or surgical procedures.

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[contra- + (con)ception.]

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contraception

Noun

the deliberate use of artificial or natural means to prevent pregnancy [contra- + conception]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

contraception - birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery contraceptive method birth control, birth prevention, family planning - limiting the number of children born oral contraception - contraception achieved by taking oral contraceptive pills surgical contraception - contraception by surgical sterilization

Translations

contraception [kɔntrəˈsɛpʃən] n → contracepción f

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contraception [kɔntrəˈsɛpʃən] n → contraception f

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contraception [kɔntrəˈsɛpʃən] n → Empfängnisverhütung f

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contraception [kɔntrəˈsɛpʃən] n → contraccezione f