oral contraception

oral contraception
noun
contraception achieved by taking oral contraceptive pills
Hypernyms: ↑contraception, ↑contraceptive method

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oral contraception noun
Inhibition of the normal process of ovulation and conception by taking orally, and according to a prescribed course, any of a variety of hormone-containing pills
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