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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 go
an agent or device intended to prevent conception

intrauterine device, IUD
contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus

noun.artifact

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loop go
an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop