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contraceptive device

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Word: Contraceptive Device

Definition: A contraceptive device is a tool or method used to prevent pregnancy. It is designed to stop a woman from becoming pregnant during sexual activity.

Usage Instructions:
  • Contraceptive devices are typically used by women and can be inserted into the body (like an IUD) or taken as a pill (like birth control pills).
  • They are usually used during sexual intercourse to ensure that no sperm fertilizes an egg.
Example:
  • "She decided to use a contraceptive device to prevent pregnancy while she finishes her studies."
Advanced Usage:
  • In medical terms, contraceptive devices include methods like intrauterine devices (IUDs), implants, and hormonal patches.
  • They may also refer to barrier methods such as condoms.
Word Variants:
  • Contraception (noun): The practice of preventing pregnancy.
  • Contraceptive (adjective): Related to methods or devices that prevent pregnancy.
  • Contraceptive Pill (noun): A pill taken by women to prevent ovulation.
Different Meanings:
  • While "contraceptive device" primarily refers to devices preventing pregnancy, the word "contraceptive" can also refer more broadly to any method that prevents conception, including pills, injections, and natural methods.
Synonyms:
  • Birth control device
  • Family planning device
  • Preventive device
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • There aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "contraceptive device," but it’s often discussed in contexts like “planning for the future” or “taking control of one’s reproductive health.”
Summary:

A contraceptive device is an important tool for people who want to manage their reproductive health.

Noun
  1. an agent or device intended to prevent conception

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