English noun: intrauterine device | |||
1. | intrauterine device (artifact) contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus | ||
Synonyms | IUD | ||
Broader (hypernym) | birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | loop | ||