contraceptive implant
noun
: a thin rod-shaped device containing progestin that is inserted under the skin usually of the upper arm to prevent conception by blocking ovulation, thinning the uterine lining, and thickening cervical mucus
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“Contraceptive implant.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/contraceptive%20implant. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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