Letter D

Device, assistive

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Any device that is designed, made, and/or adapted to assist a person to perform a particular task.

For examples, canes, crutches, walkers, wheel chairs, and shower chairs are all assistive devices.

Device, intrauterine contraceptive (IUD): A device inserted into the uterus (womb) to prevent conception (pregnancy).

The IUD can be a coil, loop, triangle, or T in shape made of plastic or metal

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