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
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morning-after pill::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device |
Examples of morning-after pill
morning-after pill
The first time it happened, there was a bit of a rush for a morning-after pill.
From the guardian.co.uk
Neither helps young girls wanting to discreetly access the morning-after pill.
From the guardian.co.uk
Pai says the morning-after pill should continue to be sold over the counter.
From the time.com
Both are career pharmacists who are uncomfortable dispensing the morning-after pill.
From the abcnews.go.com
In Durham, the clinic has seen a 22 percent increase in morning-after pill dispensing.
From the newsobserver.com
As a result, she turned to Google to find out if she could take a morning-after pill.
From the well.blogs.nytimes.com
The cut-up packets of birth control pills came to be known as the morning-after pill.
From the globalspin.blogs.time.com
McCaskill, D-Mo., referred to the morning after pill in defending the rule.
From the stltoday.com
Some Catholics say the so-called morning-after pill is a form of abortion.
From the sacbee.com
