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oral contraceptive  
n.  A pill, typically containing estrogen or progesterone, that inhibits ovulation and thereby prevents conception. Also called birth control pill.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: oral contraceptive
Function: noun
: BIRTH CONTROL PILL
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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oral contraceptive n.
A pill, typically containing estrogen or progesterone, that prevents conception or pregnancy. Also called birth control pill.

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