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English noun: contraception

1. contraception (act) birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery


Synonymscontraceptive method


Broader (hypernym)birth control, birth prevention, family planning


Narrower (hyponym)oral contraception, surgical contraception









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