| intrauterine device 
 
 contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus
 • Syn:
 IUD
 • Hypernyms:
 contraceptive, preventive, preventative, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device
 • Hyponyms:
 loop
 
 
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