ALL meanings of contraception
con·tra·cep·tion
C c - uncountable noun contraception Contraception refers to methods of preventing pregnancy. 3
- noun contraception the intentional prevention of conception by artificial or natural means. Artificial methods in common use include preventing the sperm from reaching the ovum (using condoms, diaphragms, etc), inhibiting ovulation (using oral contraceptive pills), preventing implantation (using intrauterine devices), killing the sperm (using spermicides), and preventing the sperm from entering the seminal fluid (by vasectomy). Natural methods include the rhythm method and coitus interruptus 3
- noun contraception the intentional prevention of fertilization of an ovum, as by special devices, drugs, etc. 3
- noun contraception the deliberate prevention of conception or impregnation by any of various drugs, techniques, or devices; birth control. 1
- noun contraception The deliberate use of artificial methods or other techniques to prevent pregnancy as a consequence of sexual intercourse. The major forms of artificial contraception are barrier methods, of which the most common is the condom; the contraceptive pill, which contains synthetic sex hormones that prevent ovulation in the female; intrauterine devices, such as the coil, which prevent the fertilized ovum from implanting in the uterus; and male or female sterilization. 1
- noun contraception birth control 1
- noun contraception The use of a device or procedure to prevent conception as a result of sexual activity. 0