Contraceptive Diaphragm (Noun)
Meaning
A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The contraceptive diaphragm is a barrier method of birth control used by women to prevent sperm from reaching the egg.
- She had to visit her doctor to be fitted for a contraceptive diaphragm to ensure it was the right size for her cervix.
- The contraceptive diaphragm is one of the oldest forms of reversible birth control, with its use dating back to the mid-19th century.
- Before inserting the contraceptive diaphragm, she applied a layer of spermicide to the inside of the dome-shaped cup.
- Compared to other forms of birth control, the contraceptive diaphragm has a relatively low failure rate when used correctly and consistently.