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DictionarySeespongecontraceptive sponge
con·tra·cep·tive spongea pliable hydrophilic piece of polyurethane foam infused with spermicide that is inserted into the vagina before coitus; used as a nonprescription contraceptive device.contraceptive spongen. A small absorbent contraceptive pad that contains a spermicide and is placed against the cervix of the uterus before sexual intercourse.contraceptive sponge A contraceptive device that combines a barrier (sponge) and a spermicide to prevent pregnancy. The sponge is inserted into the vagina before sexual intercourse and usually covers the cervix.con·tra·cep·tive sponge (kon'tră-sep'tiv spŭnj) A pliable hydrophilic piece of polyurethane foam infused with spermicide that is inserted into the vagina before coitus; used as a nonprescription contraceptive device. CONTRACEPTIVE SPONGEcontraceptive spongeA sponge impregnated with a spermicide. It is used intravaginally during sexual intercourse as a method of contraception. See: illustration Synonym: spermicidal sponge See: contraceptiveSee also: sponge |