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Iud

noun, slang

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Noun
  1. 1
    Initialism of intrauterine device. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable

    "An IUD is a type of long-acting, reversible contraceptive. The small, T-shaped device is placed in the uterus and left in place to prevent pregnancy for between three and 12 years, depending on the type."

  2. 2
    contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus wordnet
  3. 3
    Initialism of inhalant use disorder. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable

    "Typically, respondents with ASPD that use inhalants often exhibited a greater level of antisocialism, and this relationship was intensified further if the inhalant user had an IUD."

  4. 4
    Initialism of internet use disorder. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
  5. 5
    Barbecued chicken intestine, sold as street food. Philippines, countable, informal, uncountable

Etymology

The Philippine sense is due to the streetfood being reminiscent of an intrauterine device.

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