ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE
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Oral Contraceptive.
Oral Contraceptive - as a noun
A contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anovulantanovulatory drugbirth control pillcontraceptive pilloral contraceptive pillpillHypernyms (Closely Related)
birth control devicecontraceptivecontraceptive devicepreventativepreventiveprophylactic deviceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She decided to take an oral contraceptive to prevent unwanted pregnancy."
"Many women choose to use oral contraceptives as a form of birth control."
"The doctor prescribed an oral contraceptive for her menstrual irregularities."
"It is important to take the oral contraceptive pill at the same time every day."
"Some women experience side effects when using oral contraceptives."