contraception
ˌkɒntrəˈsɛpʃən
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Definition of contraception - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
birth controlTECH.methods to prevent pregnancy using devices or drugsTECH.
  • Contraception is essential for family planning.
birth control contraceptive family planning
2.
medicalTECH.intentional prevention of conception by natural or artificial meansTECH.
  • They discussed various contraception options with their doctor.
birth control family planning
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Expressions with contraception

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method used after sex to reduce the chance of pregnancy
She spoke with her doctor about options for emergency contraception.
use of pills to prevent pregnancy
She discussed oral contraception options with her doctor.
medical procedure to prevent pregnancy
Surgical contraception is considered a reliable method.

Origin of contraception

Latin, contra (against) + conceptio (conception)

Terms with contraception included in their meaning

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medical
methods to prevent pregnancy using contraception
childbearing policy
planning parenthood timing, reducing pregnancies through contraception and informed decisions
emergency contraception
contraceptive pill taken after sex to prevent pregnancy
contraception
not using contraception during intercourse
contraception
method of birth control by pulling out
contraceptive
form of contraception inserted vaginally
medical
day after using emergency contraception when effects or worries may appear
contraception
taking birth control pills

Examples of contraception in a sentence

  • Access to contraception can reduce unplanned pregnancies.
  • Contraception is a crucial topic in health education.
  • They explored contraception methods available at the clinic.

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  1. French:contraception, ...
  2. German:Verhütung, Empfängnisverhütung, ...
  3. Italian:contraccezione, ...
  4. Spanish:anticoncepción, ...
  5. Portuguese:anticoncepção, contracepção, ...
  6. Chinese:避孕, ...
  7. Japanese:避妊, 避妊手段, ...
  8. Arabic:مَنْع الْحَمْل, تَنْظِيم النَّسْل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְנִיעַת הֵרָיוֹן, אֶמְצָעֵי מְנִיעָה, ...
  10. Russian:контрацепция, ...
  11. Ukrainian:контрацепція, ...
  12. Hindi:गर्भनिरोध, गर्भनिरोधक, ...

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