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CONTRACEPTIVE CREAM [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
  • Pregnancy
DEF

Chemical compound used primarily to destroy spermatozoa. These products are introduced into the vagina just before intercourse by means of a special applicator.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
  • Grossesse
OBS

Substance chimique contenant un facteur spermicide (qui immobilise, réduit à néant, tue les spermatozoïdes) et qui joue un rôle contraceptif. Cette forme de contraceptif a une efficacité de courte durée. Il faut donc l'introduire juste au moment du rapport sexuel.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
  • Embarazo
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