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Definition of Birth control
1. Noun. Limiting the number of children born.
Exact synonyms: Birth Prevention, Family Planning
Specialized synonyms: Coitus Interruptus, Onanism, Pulling Out, Withdrawal, Withdrawal Method, Natural Family Planning, Contraception, Contraceptive Method
Generic synonyms: Planning
Specialized synonyms: Coitus Interruptus, Onanism, Pulling Out, Withdrawal, Withdrawal Method, Natural Family Planning, Contraception, Contraceptive Method
Generic synonyms: Planning
Definition of Birth control
1. Noun. Voluntary control of the number of children conceived, especially by the planned use of contraception. ¹
2. Noun. Any technique used to prevent the birth of a child (gloss such as abortion or preventing conception). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Birth control
1. Restriction of the number of offspring by means of contraceptive measures, projects, programs, or methods to control reproduction, by either improving or diminishing fertility. (05 Mar 2000)