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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

artifact, artefact go
a man-made object taken as a whole

instrumentation, instrumentality go
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end

device go
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

contraceptive, preventive, preventative, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device
an agent or device intended to prevent conception

noun.artifact

8 Subcategories

cervical cap go
a contraceptive device consisting of a small thimble-shaped cup that is placed over the uterine cervix to prevent the entrance of spermatozoa
coil go
a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb
safety, rubber, condom, safe, prophylactic go
contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
diaphragm, pessary, contraceptive diaphragm go
a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic
intrauterine device, IUD go
contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus
morning-after pill go
a large dose of estrogen taken orally within 24 to 72 hours after intercourse
pill, birth control pill, contraceptive pill, oral contraceptive pill, oral contraceptive, anovulatory drug, anovulant go
a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception
spermicide, spermatocide go
a contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa