birth control device
English Thesaurus
1. an agent or device intended to prevent conception (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | device, |
definition | : | an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | cervical cap, |
definition | : | a contraceptive device consisting of a small thimble-shaped cup that is placed over the uterine cervix to prevent the entrance of spermatozoa (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | coil, |
definition | : | a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | condom, prophylactic, rubber, safe, safety, |
definition | : | contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | contraceptive diaphragm, diaphragm, pessary, |
definition | : | 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 (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | intrauterine device, iud, |
definition | : | contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | morning-after pill, |
definition | : | 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 (noun.artifact) |
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