Iud
noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
- 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 contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus wordnet
- 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 Initialism of internet use disorder. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
- 5 Barbecued chicken intestine, sold as street food. Philippines, countable, informal, uncountable
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
The Philippine sense is due to the streetfood being reminiscent of an intrauterine device.
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