prophylactic device
Noun
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An agent or device intended to prevent conception (synset 103101244)
is a type of: device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purposesubtypes:
- cervical cap - a contraceptive device consisting of a small thimble-shaped cup that is placed over the uterine cervix to prevent the entrance of spermatozoa
- coil - a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb
- condom, prophylactic, rubber, safe, safety - contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
- contraceptive diaphragm, diaphragm, pessary - a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix
- intrauterine device, iud - contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus
- morning-after pill - a large dose of estrogen taken orally within 24 to 72 hours after intercourse; prevents implantation of a fertilized ovum and so acts as a contraceptive; commonly used after rape or incest
- anovulant, anovulatory drug, birth control pill, contraceptive pill, oral contraceptive, oral contraceptive pill, pill - a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception
- spermatocide, spermicide - a contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa
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