vasoligature

[ vas-oh-lig-uh-cher, -choor, vey-zoh- ]

noun

, Surgery.

1. vasoligation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vasoligature¹

vaso- + ligature

Example Sentences

This "Steinach vasoligature" is a simple operation, takes only 20 minutes.

From Time Magazine Archive

Most devastating argument against vasoligature is frankly presented in his book by Steinach himself.

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"Injections of synthetic male sex hormone," he admits, "produce results similar to those achieved ... by means of vasoligature . . . the injection treatment offers the further advantage that it can be repeated whenever required."

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