Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Contraceptive Devices

Devices that diminish the likelihood of or prevent conception. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

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Abstract

Devices that diminish the likelihood of or prevent conception. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Contraceptive Device
  • Device, Contraceptive
  • Devices, Contraceptive

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

mechanical devices, not chemicals ( = CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS); pregnancy despite use = contraceptive term with no qualif, not /adv eff

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History Note

67; was CONTRACEPTIVES 1963-66

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  1. E07w.190

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WP 640

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Contraceptive Devices. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003273. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003273
  2. Contraceptive Devices. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73400539