morning-after pill
UKmɔːniŋɑːftərpil
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The term 'morning-after pill' is derived from the fact that the pill is often taken the morning after unprotected sex has occurred.
مثال
- She took a morning-after pill as a precaution.
- The morning-after pill is available over the counter in many countries.
- The morning-after pill should not be used as a regular form of contraception.
ترکیبهای رایج
Take a morning-after pill Buy a morning-after pill Prescribe a morning-after pill Need a morning-after pill
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- 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