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coitus interruptus
Subclass of:
Contraceptive methods; Coitus
Definitions related to coitus interruptus:
  • A contraceptive method whereby coitus is purposely interrupted in order to prevent EJACULATION of SEMEN into the VAGINA.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • (withdrawal contraception) A birth control method adopted during sexual intercourse by withdrawing the penis from the vagina before ejaculation.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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