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Definition of Birth control pill
1. Noun. A contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception.
Generic synonyms: Birth Control Device, Contraceptive, Contraceptive Device, Preventative, Preventive, Prophylactic Device
Specialized synonyms: Demulen, Enovid, Loestrin, Lo/ovral, Micronor, Modicon, Norinyl, Norlestrin, Nor-q-d, Ovocon, Ovral, Ovrette, Ovulen
Terms within: Lipo-lutin, Progesterone
Lexicographical Neighbors of Birth Control Pill
Literary usage of Birth control pill
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Healthy Heart Handbook for Women by Marian Sandmaier (1993)
"Therefore, if you are now taking any kind of birth control pill or are considering
using one, keep these guidelines in mind: Smoking and "the pill" don't ..."
2. Current Issues in Women's Health: An Fda Consumer Special Report (1993)
"Blood clots are the most serious side effect of the combination birth control pill.
They can cause stroke, heart attack, or pulmonary embolism. ..."
3. Health Status of Minorities & Low Income Groups by DIANE Publishing Company, Dept. of Health and Human Services, United States (1991)
"... were that Black women were more likely than White women to have female
contraceptive sterilization operations, to be using the birth control pill, ..."
4. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"The Medical Hazards of the birth control pill. Herbert Ratner, Ed. Child and
Family, Oak Park, 111., 1969. 96 pp. Paper, $1. CF Reprint Booklet Series. ..."
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