iud
IPA/ˌaɪ juː ˈdiː/
IPA/ˌaɪ juː ˈdiː/
iud — noun
- iudsingular
- iudsplural
1. a small, flexible object that a doctor places inside a woman's uterus to prevent
1.名詞B2
釋義
a small, flexible object that a doctor places inside a woman's uterus to prevent pregnancy over a long period of time; the letters IUD stand for 'intrauterine device'
例句
Dr. Patel recommended an IUD to Amelia as a long-term birth control option.
collocation: recommend an IUD
After giving birth, Minh decided to have an IUD fitted for reliable contraception.
collocation: have an IUD fitted
The nurse explained that an IUD can remain in place for up to ten years.
Isabela's doctor removed the IUD when she said she wanted a baby.
Eitan accompanied his partner to the clinic for her IUD insertion appointment.
同義詞
- intrauterine device
the full medical name that IUD abbreviates; more formal and descriptive
- coil
informal British term; not commonly used in American English or Taiwan
常見錯誤
❌She went to get an IUD vaccine.
✅She went to get an IUD fitted.
💡an IUD is a contraceptive device placed in the uterus, not a vaccine.
❌The doctor removed her IUD and she became pregnant the next day.
✅The doctor removed her IUD, and she was able to try for a baby afterward.
💡pregnancy usually takes time to occur after IUD removal; it does not happen instantly.