I.U.D

UK
/aɪ juː diː/
US
/aɪ juː diː/

Translations

I.U.Dnoun
I.U.D.s
pl
UK
/aɪ juː diː/
US
/aɪ juː diː/
The doctor explained how the I.U.D. works as a form of birth control.
Доктор объяснил, как ВМС работает как форма контрацепции.
Additional translations
внутриматочная спираль
Synonyms
intrauterine device
hormonal IUD
copper IUD
intrauterine contraceptive
contraceptive coil
intrauterine contraceptive device
I.U.Dadjective
UK
/ˌaɪ.juːˈdiː/
US
/ˌaɪ.juˈdi/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "IUD insertion")
Synonyms
intrauterine contraceptive
device-based contraceptive

Definitions

I.U.Dnoun
A small T-shaped device inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy.
She decided to use an I.U.D as her method of contraception.
I.U.Dadjective
Relating to or involving an intrauterine device.
Proper IUD insertion techniques minimize the risk of complications.