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coitus interruptus

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co⋅itus in⋅ter⋅rup⋅tus

  [in-tuh-ruhp-tuhs]
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–noun, plural coitus in⋅ter⋅rup⋅ti  [in-tuh-ruhp-tahy] .
1. coitus that is intentionally interrupted by withdrawal before ejaculation of semen into the vagina.
2. an act or instance of this.
Origin:
1895–1900; < NL: interrupted coitus
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coitus in·ter·rup·tus   (ĭn'tə-rŭp'təs)   
n.  Sexual intercourse deliberately interrupted by withdrawal of the penis from the vagina prior to ejaculation.

[New Latin : Latin coitus, coitus + Latin interruptus, past participle of interrumpere, to interrupt.]
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Main Entry: coitus in·ter·rup·tus
Pronunciation: -"int-&-'r&p-t&s
Function: noun
: coitus in which the penis is withdrawnprior to ejaculation to prevent the deposit of sperm in the vagina
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coitus interruptus coitus in·ter·rup·tus (ĭn'tə-rŭp'təs)
n.
Sexual intercourse deliberately interrupted by withdrawal of the penis from the vagina prior to ejaculation. Also called onanism.

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