ehkäisy — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contraception noun The deliberate use of a method or device to prevent pregnancy.
- contraceptive noun A device, drug, or method used to prevent pregnancy.
- prevention noun The act of stopping something, especially a problem or danger, before it happens.
- prophylaxis noun Treatment or action taken to stop an illness from occurring.
- protection noun The act of keeping someone or something safe, or the state of being safe.
Senses
ehkäisy is used for these senses in English:
- contraception The use of a device or procedure to prevent conception as a result of sexual activity.
- contraceptive That acts to prevent conception as a result of sexual intercourse.
- prevention The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.
- prophylaxis (medicine) Prevention of, or protective treatment for, disease.
- protection (economics) Restrictions on foreign competitors which limit their ability to compete with domestic producers of goods or services.
contraceptive — full definition
- noun A device, drug, or method used to prevent pregnancy.
- adjective Designed to prevent pregnancy.
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