intrauterine device (iud)
1Intrauterine device — Copper IUD (Paragard T 380A) Hormonal …
2intrauterine device — n a device (as a spiral of plastic or a ring of stainless steel) inserted and left in the uterus to prevent effective conception called also IUCD, IUD * * * (IUD), intrauterine contraceptive device a plastic or metallic device inserted into the… …
3intrauterine device — IUD IUD, n. An {intrauterine device}, a contraceptive device consisting of a small, usually plastic object placed within the uterus to prevent conception. [PJC] …
4intrauterine device — in tra*u ter*ine de*vice , n. A contraceptive device consisting of a small, usually plastic object placed within the uterus to prevent conception; also called {IUD}. [PJC] …
5intrauterine device — noun 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, ↑ …
6intrauterine device — noun Date: 1964 a device inserted into and left in the uterus to prevent effective conception called also intrauterine contraceptive device, IUD …
7intrauterine device — device inserted into the uterus to prevent conception, IUD …
8Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) — A device inserted into the uterus (womb) to prevent conception (pregnancy). The IUD can be a coil, loop, triangle, or T shape. It can be plastic or metal. An IUD is inserted into the uterus by a health care professional. Of two types of IUDs… …
9intrauterine device — any small, mechanical device for semipermanent insertion into the uterus as a contraceptive. Abbr.: IUD [1920 25] * * * …
10intrauterine device — intrau′terine device n. med any of various contrivances, as a loop or coil, for insertion into the uterus as a contraceptive Abbr.: IUD …
