| morning-after pill |
a large dose of estrogen taken orally within 24 to 72 hours after intercourse; prevents implantation of a fertilized ovum and so acts as a contraceptive; commonly used after rape or incest
출처: wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
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| morning-after pill |
The morning-after pill, more properly termed emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), is the use of high doses of the hormones found in regular oral contraceptive pills which, when taken after unprotected intercourse or sex in which a contraceptive failure (such as a torn condom) occurs, may prevent pregnancy from occurring. There are several ways ("mechanisms of action") by which emergency contraceptive pills may work. ...
출처: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morning-after_pill
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| morning-after pill |
A pill which can be used in emergency situations for preventing pregnancy after intercourse has occurred.
출처: www.sexualcounselling.com/Glossary/Glossarym.htm
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| morning-after pill |
Synonym for emergency contraception.
출처: www.religioustolerance.org/sexdefnhr.htm
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