Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun intrauterine_device

1 sense of intrauterine device

Sense 1
intrauterine device, IUD -- (contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus)
       => contraceptive, preventive, preventative, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device -- (an agent or device intended to prevent conception)