long-acting reversible contraception

noun

long-act·​ing reversible contraception ˈlȯŋ-ˈak-tiŋ- How to pronounce long-acting reversible contraception (audio)
: birth control (such as IUDs or contraceptive implants) that is usually inserted into and left in the body for an extended period of time (as for several years)

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“Long-acting reversible contraception.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/long-acting%20reversible%20contraception. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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