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device /de·vice/ (dĭvīs´) something contrived for a specific purpose.
biventricular assist device (BVAD) a ventricular assist device with the combined functions of both left and right ventricular assist devices. contraceptive device one used to prevent conception, such as a barrier contraceptive, an intrauterine device, or a means of preventing ovulation (e.g., birth control pill). intrauterine device (IUD) a plastic or metallic device inserted in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. ventricular assist device (VAD) a circulatory support device that augments the function of the left ventricle, the right ventricle, or both, by providing mechanically assisted pulsatile blood flow.
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