barrier method
1barrier method — noun The method of contraception in which a physical barrier is placed between the sperm and the ovum, such as a condom or diaphragm • • • Main Entry: ↑barrier * * * ˈbarrier method 7 [barrier method] noun a method of avoiding becoming pregnant… …
2barrier method — barrier ,method noun count MEDICAL any form of CONTRACEPTION in which an object, rather than a drug, is used for preventing women from becoming pregnant. The use of CONDOMS is a barrier method …
3barrier method — barrier .method n barrier methods of ↑contraception involve the use of ↑condoms etc, which physically prevent the ↑sperm from reaching the egg …
4barrier method — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms barrier method : singular barrier method plural barrier methods medical any form of contraception in which an object, rather than a drug, is used for preventing women from becoming pregnant. The use of condoms… …
5barrier method — barrier methods N COUNT: usu pl Barrier methods of contraception involve the use of condoms, diaphragms, or other devices that physically prevent the sperm from reaching the egg …
6barrier method — noun A means of contraception by forming an impenetrable barrier between sexual partners …
7barrier method — noun a method of contraception using a device or preparation which prevents sperm from reaching an ovum …
8Barrier contraception — Background Birth control type Barrier First use Plastic silicone (1900s) Rubber/latex (1800s) Other materials (Ancient) Failure rates (first year) Perfect use method dependent% …
9Method, rhythm — Also known as fertility awareness, natural family planning, and periodic abstinence, this approach to contraception entails not having sexual intercourse on the days of a woman s menstrual cycle when she could become pregnant or using a barrier… …
10Barrier option — In finance, a barrier option is a type of financial option where the option to exercise depends on the underlying crossing or reaching a given barrier level . Barrier options were created to provide the insurance value of an option without… …