Look up: Spermicide

1. spermicide
   [n] - a contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa
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2. spermicide
   A spermicide is a substance which kills sperm. Many couples use spermicidal condoms as part of their approach to birth control.
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3. Spermicide
   a contraceptive substance that kills sperm
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4. spermicide
   <pharmacology> An agent that is destructive to spermatozoa. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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5. spermicide
   spermatocide noun a contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa
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6. spermicide
   (spur´mĭ-sīd) an agent destructive to spermatozoa. adj., spermici´dal., adj.
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7. spermicide
   (from the article `contraception`) Various mechanical devices used with spermicides have fewer risks attached, but they are generally less effective in practice because the user must ... ...one time or another. Use is most extensive in Japan. The acceptance of condoms has been increased in recent decades by advances in packaging and ......
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8. spermicide
   an agent that is destructive to spermatozoa.
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9. Spermicide
   A chemical that is usually in the form of a gel or cream and is intended to kill sperm in seminal fluid that enters the vagina during intercourse. Spermicides are placed in the vagina to prevent conception and are often used with other forms of birth control. Broader term(s): Birth Control
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10. spermicide
    Type: Term Pronunciation: sper′mi-sīd Synonyms: spermatocide
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11. spermicide
    Any cream, jelly, pessary, or other preparation that kills the sperm cells in semen. Spermicides are used for contraceptive purposes, usually in combination with a condom or diaphragm. Sponges impregnated with spermicide have been developed but are not yet in widespread use. Spermicide used alone is only 75% effective in preventing pregnancy
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12. Spermicide
    `Spermicide` is a contraceptive substance that eradicates sperm, inserted vaginally prior to intercourse to prevent pregnancy. As a contraceptive, spermicide may be used alone. However, the pregnancy rate experienced by couples using only spermicide is higher than that of couples using other methods...
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