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Birth control device
01
a tool or method, like condoms or contraceptive pills, used to prevent pregnancy
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
complex compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
birth control devices
What is a "birth control device"?
A birth control device is a tool used to prevent pregnancy. Examples include condoms, which are worn on the penis to catch sperm; diaphragms and cervical caps, which are placed inside the vagina to block sperm from reaching the egg; and intrauterine devices (IUDs), which are inserted into the uterus to prevent a fertilized egg from attaching. These devices help prevent pregnancies and can also offer protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), depending on the type.
Examples
Condoms are a widely used and effective birth control device.
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