“long-acting”

The following 2 entries include the term long-acting.

long-acting reversible contraception

noun

: birth control (such as IUDs or contraceptive implants) that is usually inserted into and left in the body for an extended period of time (as for several years)

long-acting reversible contraceptive

noun

: a form of birth control (such as an IUD or contraceptive implant) that is usually inserted into and left in the body for an extended period of time (as for several years) : larc


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