vasectomy

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/vəˈsɛktəmi/ English

Definitions

noun

The surgical incision of all or part of the vas deferens as a means of male sterilization.

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Synonyms

scalpel vasotomy vasovesiculectomy vasovasorrhaphy vaginectomy vasectomization deferentectomy vasoepididymostomy venectomy vasostomy vasovasostomy epididymovasostomy vesiculectomy vulvectomy urethrectomy varicotomy

Associated

patency microsurgery ligation reversal scrotum vas sperm sterilization contraception contraceptive testes semen

Rhymes

mastectomy ectomy hysterectomy appendectomy tonsillectomy lumpectomy prostatectomy modified radical mastectomy radical mastectomy total hysterectomy

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