Meaning of INTRAUTERINE DEVICE

Pronunciation:			`intru'yooturin di'vIs
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus
	Synonyms:		IUD
	See Also:		birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, loop, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		A contraceptive device made of plastic or metal that is inserted into the uterus.