iud

IUD

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Definitions of iud word

noun iud contraceptive: intrauterine device 1
countable noun iud An IUD is a piece of plastic or metal which is put inside a woman's womb in order to prevent her from becoming pregnant. IUD is an abbreviation for 'intra-uterine device'. 0
abbreviation IUD intrauterine device or intrauterine contraceptive device 0
noun iud intrauterine (contraceptive) device 0
abbreviation IUD An IUD is a metal or plastic device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent conception. 0
noun iud Initialism of intrauterine device. 0

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Origin of iud

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65

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Parts of speech for Iud

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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iud popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for iud

noun iud

barrier method — Barrier methods of contraception involve the use of condoms, diaphragms, or other devices that physically prevent the sperm from reaching the egg.
birth control — Birth control means planning whether to have children, and using contraception to prevent having them when they are not wanted.
contraception — Contraception refers to methods of preventing pregnancy.
contraceptive — A contraceptive method or device is a method or a device which a woman uses to prevent herself from becoming pregnant.

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