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Word: Birth Control Device

Definition: A birth control device is a tool or method used to prevent pregnancy. It helps people control when or if they want to have a baby.

Usage Instructions:
  • Birth control devices are used during sexual activity to avoid conception (the moment when a sperm joins with an egg).
  • They come in different forms, and it’s important to choose one that suits your needs.
Examples:
  • Common Birth Control Devices:
    • Condoms: A thin cover worn on the penis or inside the vagina during sex.
    • IUD (Intrauterine Device): A small device inserted into the uterus by a doctor.
    • Birth Control Pills: Pills taken daily to prevent ovulation (the release of an egg).
Advanced Usage:
  • Some people may talk about long-term birth control devices like implants or IUDs, which can work for several years without needing to be replaced.
  • Emergency contraception (like the morning-after pill) is not a birth control device, but it can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex.
Word Variants:
  • Birth Control: This term can refer to the overall practice of preventing pregnancy, including methods and devices.
  • Contraceptive Device: Another term for a birth control device, often used interchangeably.
Different Meanings:
  • In a broader sense, "birth control" can also refer to any method or practice that helps manage reproduction, not just physical devices.
Synonyms:
  • Contraceptive
  • Family planning device
  • Pregnancy prevention device
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • While there are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "birth control device," phrases like "plan a family" or "take precautions" can be used in similar contexts.
Summary:

A birth control device is an important tool for people who want to prevent pregnancy. It can come in many forms, and it’s crucial to use it correctly for it to be effective.

Noun
  1. an agent or device intended to prevent conception

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