contraceptive diaphragm
- noun
- /ˌkɒntrəˈsɛptɪv ˈdaɪəɡræm/
:
diafragma anticonceptivo
- The doctor explained how to properly insert and remove a contraceptive diaphragm.
Examples
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A contraceptive diaphragm should always be used with spermicide for maximum effectiveness.
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She decided to use a contraceptive diaphragm as her preferred method of birth control.
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The contraceptive diaphragm is a popular choice for many women.
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Many health professionals recommend the contraceptive diaphragm for its effectiveness.
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She decided to use a contraceptive diaphragm as her preferred method of birth control.
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A contraceptive diaphragm should always be used with spermicide for maximum effectiveness.
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The doctor explained how to properly insert and remove a contraceptive diaphragm.
Synonyms
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A soft cup placed over the womb opening inside a woman's body to stop sperm reaching an egg
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Something that stops a person from becoming pregnant
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A small cup-shaped device that fits over the cervix to prevent pregnancy
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A thing that stops pregnancy, for example a pill or condom
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A soft cup you put over the opening of the womb to block sperm and help prevent pregnancy
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6.4
Something people use to prevent pregnancy, like a condom or diaphragm
How Effective
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4.9
- Specialized
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3.9
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3.5
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- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase is directly compositional: 'contraceptive' (prevents pregnancy) modifies 'diaphragm' (a dome-shaped contraceptive cup), so the overall meaning — a diaphragm used as a birth-control device covering the cervix — is predictable from the parts. This modifier + noun pattern is a common, cross-linguistically transparent construction, so learners who know both words should understand the term.
Etymology
The term contraceptive diaphragm comes from the word diaphragm, which once meant a thin wall or 'barrier'. Like a small cup, it sits over the cervix to 'block' sperm, so the name reminds you it is a form of 'birth control'.