coitus interruptus

noun coitus in·ter·rup·tus \-ˌin-tə-ˈrəp-təs\

Definition of COITUS INTERRUPTUS

: coitus in which the penis is withdrawn prior to ejaculation to prevent the deposit of sperm into the vagina

New Latin, interrupted coitus

First Known Use: 1900

Medical Dictionary

noun coitus in·ter·rup·tus \-ˌint-ə-ˈrəp-təs\

: coitus in which the penis is withdrawn prior to ejaculation to prevent the deposit of sperm in the vagina

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