Definition of Spermicidal

1. Adjective. Destructive to spermatozoa.

Partainyms: Spermicide
Derivative terms: Spermicide

Definition of Spermicidal

1. Adjective. Having the ability to kill sperm. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Spermicidal

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Spermicidal

1. Destructive to spermatozoa. Synonym: spermicidal. (05 Mar 2000)

Literary usage of Spermicidal

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Guide To Clinical Preventive Services by U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (1989)
"One of the spermicidal agents that has been investigated, nonoxynol 9, has been shown to have in vitro activity against herpes simplex virus,52 hepatitis B ..."

2. Protecting Our Personal Health Information: Privacy In The Electronic Age edited by Bill Frist, Bill First (1997)
"... such as the antinausea drug Bendectin 6 7 and spermicidal contraceptives.8 9 B. Birth Defects This rare but often fatal condition in young children was ..."

3. Getting Fit Your Way: A Self-paced Fitness Guide (1993)
"Discuss birth control options: • Barrier methods (diaphragm or condom with spermicidal foam) are the safest. ..."

4. Treatment of Opiate Addiction Using Methadone: A Counselor's Manual by Michael J. McCann, Richard A. Rawson, Jeanne L. Obert (1995)
"Using condoms - Materials for the demonstration include a condom, a tube of spermicidal lubricant, and a large candle or other phallic object. 1. ..."

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