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Topic: BIRTH

Date: 1900-2000
Origin: intrauterine device

IUD

 noun
     
IUD [countable]
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intra-uterine device
a small plastic or metal object used inside a woman's uterus (=place where a baby develops) to prevent a baby being born [= coil]
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