The name Justine is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Justine is: Just; upright. Feminine of Justin. The name Justine is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Justine is: Just; upright.
For infanticide among animals, see Infanticide (zoology). Infanticide (or infant homicide) is the intentional killing of infants. Parental infanticide researchers have found that mothers are far more likely than fathers to be the perpetrator for neonaticide and slightly more likely to commit infanticide in general. In many past societies, certain forms of infanticide were considered permissible.
home / medterms medical dictionary a-z list / vaginal spermicide definition Medical Definition of Vaginal spermicide Vaginal spermicide: A vaginal spermicide is a substance that will kill sperm in the vagina. Vaginal spermicides are available in foam, cream, jelly, film, suppository, or tablet forms. All types contain a sperm-killing chemical. Studies have not produced definitive data on the efficacy of spermicides used alone (without a diaphragm or cervical cap) but research suggests the failure rate for typical users may be in the range of 20% per year.