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iud
CIDE DICTIONARY
iud, n.
An intrauterine device , a contraceptive device consisting of a small, usually plastic object placed within the uterus to prevent conception. [PJC]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
iud, abbr.
1 intra-uterine (contraceptive) device.
2 intra-uterine death (of the foetus before birth).
1 intra-uterine (contraceptive) device.
2 intra-uterine death (of the foetus before birth).
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