long-acting reversible contraceptive

noun

long-act·​ing reversible contraceptive ˈlȯŋ-ˈakt-iŋ- How to pronounce long-acting reversible contraceptive (audio)
: a form of birth control (such as an IUD or contraceptive implant) that is usually inserted into and left in the body for an extended period of time (as for several years) : larc

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“Long-acting reversible contraceptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/long-acting%20reversible%20contraceptive. Accessed 20 May. 2024.

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