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)
anovulant12anovulatory drugbirth control pillcontraceptive pilloral contraceptive pillpill6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
birth control devicecontraceptive22contraceptive devicepreventative20preventive18prophylactic 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."