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(OR-ul KON-truh-SEP-tiv)
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| A pill used to prevent pregnancy. It contains hormones that block the release of eggs from the ovaries. Most oral contraceptives include estrogen and progestin. Also called birth control pill. |
Previous Definitions: | oral, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, oral cancer, oral cavity, oral cavity cancer | Next Definitions: | oral surgeon, orchidectomy, orchiectomy, oregovomab, organ |
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