oral contraceptive pill

Definition / meaning of oral contraceptive pill

A pill used to prevent pregnancy. It contains hormones that block the release of eggs from the ovaries. Most oral contraceptives include estrogen and progestin. Also called birth control pill.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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