intrauterine device

(noun)

a contraceptive device consisting of a spiral or similar shape of plastic or metal inserted through the vagina into the uterus in order to prevent the implantation of a fertilized egg

Related Terms

  • condom
  • vasectomy
  • spermicide
  • contraception

Examples of intrauterine device in the following topics:

  • Contraception and Birth Control

    • Contraception, also known as birth control, is methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy.
    • The same rate can be achieved through the sterilization procedures of vasectomy in the man or of tubal ligation in the woman, or by using an intrauterine device (IUD).
    • An intrauterine device, or IUD, is implanted inside a woman's uterus, causing the uterus to respond with slight inflammation.
  • Biofilms and Disease

    • They produce dental plaque and colonize catheters, prostheses, transcutaneous and orthopedic devices, contact lenses, and internal devices such as pacemakers.
  • Platelets and Coagulation Factors

    • Non-physiological flow conditions (especially high values of shear stress) caused by arterial stenosis or artificial devices (e.g. mechanical heart valves or blood pumps) can also lead to platelet activation.
  • Signaling Molecules and Cellular Receptors

    • A cell phone's ability to send and receive messages makes it an ideal communication device.
  • The Diversity of Life

    • The comparison of homologous DNA and RNA sequences provided Woese with a sensitive device that revealed the extensive variability of prokaryotes, and which justified the separation of the prokaryotes into two domains: bacteria and archaea.
  • Phylum Chordata

    • In many of the invertebrate chordates, these function as suspension feeding devices; in vertebrates, they have been modified for gas exchange, jaw support, hearing, and other functions.
  • Scientific Reasoning

    • Upon closer inspection, he discovered that the burrs' gripping device was more reliable than a zipper.
  • Mammalian Systems and Protective Mechanisms

    • If particulates make it beyond the nose or enter via the mouth, the bronchi and bronchioles contain several protective devices.
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