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contraceptive

con·tra·cep·tive [ kòntrə séptiv ]


noun  (plural con·tra·cep·tives)
Definition:
 
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



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of contraception: relating to contraception
contraceptive advice

2. preventing insemination: designed to prevent sperm from fertilizing an egg
various contraceptive methods and devices

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