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Noun Concept
Categories: Drug delivery devices, Articles with short description, Intrauterine contraception, Dosage forms
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intrauterine device  IUD  Chinese ring  Female contraceptive device  ICD
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Contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus WordNet 3.0
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Contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
An intrauterine device, also known as intrauterine contraceptive device or coil, is a small, often T-shaped birth control device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. Wikipedia
A contraceptive device consisting of a spiral or similar shape of plastic or metal inserted through the vagina into the uterus in order to prevent the implantation of a fertilized egg. Wiktionary
Contraceptive device. Wiktionary (translation)