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English noun: morning-after pill

1. morning-after pill (artifact) 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


Broader (hypernym)birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device









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