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• Dispositif contraceptif, généralement en forme de T, en plastique ou en métal, inséré dans l'utérus pour prévenir la grossesse.

A noun referring to a contraceptive device, typically a small T-shaped piece of plastic or metal inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy.

nom propre

1. Intrauterine deviceB2formalmedical

   A small, T-shaped contraceptive device made of plastic and copper or hormones that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy.

   Dispositif intra-utérin (DIU)

   • The doctor recommended an IUD for long-term contraception.
   • She had an IUD inserted after her first child was born.
   • IUDs are over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.

   Synonymescoilintrauterine deviceloop