Intrauterine (redirected from intrauterine contraceptive device)

intrauterine /in·tra·uter·ine/ (-u´ter-in) within the uterus.

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in·tra·u·ter·ine (ntr-ytr-n, -t-rn)

adj.

Within the uterus.

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Intrauterine

Situated or occuring in the uterus.

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intrauterine

within the uterus.

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intrauterine contraceptive device

a mechanical device inserted into the uterine cavity for the purpose of contraception. These devices, used in human gynecology, have been used in draft cattle in Asia for many years. Used occasionally also in dogs. Called also IUD.

intrauterine growth retardation

failure to grow properly in utero in stature, as measured by crown to rump measurement. Pituitary dwarfism in cattle and runting in piglets and puppies are typical examples.

intrauterine medication

medication applied to the uterus via a cervical catheter, or manually in the recently birthed mare, sow or cow.

intrauterine therapy

is a common practice in food animals. Infusion of fluid material or manual placement of solid materials are the usual methods employed. The method has the advantage of achieving maximum concentration of the medicament at the endometrium but only low concentrations are achieved in the deeper layers. See also infusion.