vasectomy

/vəˈsɛktəmi/
/vəˈsɛktəmi/
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Other forms: vasectomies

Definitions of vasectomy
  1. noun
    surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible
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    type of:
    ablation, cutting out, excision, extirpation
    surgical removal of a body part or tissue
    surgical contraception
    contraception by surgical sterilization
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