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contraception

[ kon-truh-sep-shuh n ]SEE DEFINITION OF contraception
  • as inbirth control
  • as infamily planning

Synonyms for contraception

  • abortion
  • abstinence
  • condom
  • contraceptive
  • diaphragm
  • family planning
  • pill
  • vasectomy
  • IUD
  • birth prevention
  • conception prevention
  • method of preventing pregnancy
  • planned parenthood
  • rhythm method
  • rubber
  • safety
  • tied tubes
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EXAMPLES FROM THE WEB FOR CONTRACEPTION

The practice of contraception is a debatable question, and one on which the most varied evidence has been given.

WORD ORIGIN

"birth control," coined 1886 from Latin contra (see contra) + ending from conception.

MORE RELATED WORDS FOR CONTRACEPTION

birth control

nounpregnancy prevention

family planning

nounbirth control
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