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English Thesaurus

1. contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device,
definition	:	an agent or device intended to prevent conception (noun.artifact)

hyponym	:	loop,
definition	:	an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop (noun.artifact)