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IUD

[ ahy-yoo-dee ]

abbreviation for



IUD

abbreviation for

  1. intrauterine device or intrauterine contraceptive device


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Word History and Origins

Origin of IUD1

First recorded in 1960–65

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Example Sentences

Jenny Kutner, a 23-year-old writer for Salon, talked about her abortion after an IUD failure.

Each was told by her doctor she would make her an excellent candidate for an intrauterine device, or the IUD.

Just three years after doctors cast it off as unsuitable, the IUD is reigning supreme.

From 2011-2012, we saw a 19 percent increase in IUD patients.

I am able to maintain this blissful state thanks to the miraculous Mirena IUD.

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