oral contraceptive pill

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Definition Noun : A medication taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy. It contains synthetic hormones (typically estrogen and progestin) that work primarily by inhibiting ovulation, the release of an egg from the ovary. It may also thicken cervical mucus to block sperm and thin the uterine lining. Usage The term "oral contraceptive pill" is a formal, technical name for what is commonly called "the...