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| con·tra·cep·tion [ kòntrə sépsh'n ] (plural con·tra·cep·tions) |
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1. prevention of fertilization: the prevention of pregnancy using artificial methods such as condoms and birth-control pills or natural methods such as avoiding sex during the woman's known fertile periods
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2. means of preventing pregnancy: a method or device used to prevent pregnancy
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| [Late 19th century. <contra- + conception] |
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