| 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
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(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 ( n tr -y  tr-n, -t-r n) A birth control device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent implantation. |
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| Noun | 1. | intrauterine device - contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus 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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