English Dictionary

IUD

noun

Initialism of intrauterine device. / (psychiatry) Initialism of inhalant use disorder.

She decided to get an IUD for birth control.

意味（1）

Initialism of intrauterine device.

An IUD is a type of long-acting, reversible contraceptive. The small, T-shaped device is placed in the uterus and left in place to prevent pregnancy for between three and 12 years, depending on the type.

意味（2）

(psychiatry) Initialism of inhalant use disorder.

Typically, respondents with ASPD that use inhalants often exhibited a greater level of antisocialism, and this relationship was intensified further if the inhalant user had an IUD.