Contraceptive
Definition
Preventing pregnancy by inhibiting conception or egg fertilization; a medication, medical device, or spermicidal substance utilized as a method for family planning and protection. In a clinical sense, it includes hormonal preparations (pills), physical barriers (condoms, IUDs), or topical methods intended for reproductive control.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Contraceptive
- Birth control agent
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Variable adjective and structural neuter noun with standard modern medical inflections. |
| Formation | Prefixation combining the scientific element 'anti-' with the specialized reproductive adjective 'conceptiv'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [an.ti.kon.t͡ʃep.ˈtiv] |
| Source | International Compendium of Reproductive Health and Pharmacological Contraception |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Medicul ginecolog i-a prescris un anticonceptiv oral potrivit pentru profilul ei hormonal.
EN: The gynecologist prescribed her an oral contraceptive suitable for her hormonal profile.
RO: Eficacitatea unui dispozitiv anticonceptiv depinde în mare măsură de utilizarea lui corectă.
EN: The efficacy of a contraceptive device largely depends on its correct usage.
RO: Farmacistul i-a explicat pacientei reacțiile secundare ale acestui nou anticonceptiv hormonal.
EN: The pharmacist explained the side effects of this new hormonal contraceptive to the patient.
Idioms & Phrases
Inel anticonceptiv vaginal / Contraceptive vaginal ring
RO: Dispozitiv flexibil din plastic care eliberează lent hormoni în organism pentru a preveni ovulația.
EN: A flexible plastic device that slowly releases hormones into the body to prevent ovulation.
Efect anticonceptiv de barieră / Barrier contraceptive effect
RO: Metodă fizică de blocare a trecerii spermatozoizilor către uter, oferind și protecție împotriva infecțiilor cu transmitere sexuală.
EN: A physical method of blocking sperm from entering the uterus, also providing protection against sexually transmitted infections.
Pilulă anticonceptivă combinată / Combined contraceptive pill
RO: Preparat medicamentos oral care conține estrogen și progestativ, utilizat pe scară largă în planificarea familială.
EN: An oral medication preparation containing estrogen and progestin, widely used in family planning.
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