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| con·tra·cep·tive [ kòntrə séptiv ] |
noun (plural con·tra·cep·tives) |
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device preventing fertilization: a device used to prevent fertilization of an egg, e.g. a condom worn by a man during intercourse, or a pill taken regularly by a woman
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adjective |
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1. of contraception: relating to contraception
 contraceptive advice
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2. preventing insemination: designed to prevent sperm from fertilizing an egg
 various contraceptive methods and devices
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