vasectomy

[ va-sek-tuh-mee ]

noun

, Surgery.

, plural vas·ec·to·mies.

1. excision of the vas deferens, or of a portion of it: performed to effect sterility in men.

vasectomy

/ væˈsɛktəmɪ /

noun

1. surgical removal of all or part of the vas deferens, esp as a method of contraception

vasectomy

/ və-sĕk′tə-mē /

1. Surgical removal of all or part of the vas deferens, resulting in sterility.

vasectomy

1. A surgical procedure in which the ducts that carry sperm out of the testes are cut and tied off so that no sperm can pass. Vasectomy is a form of male sterilization and is used as a method of birth control . The procedure has no effect on a man's capacity to produce semen ; the only difference is that his semen will no longer contain sperm.

Other Words From

• postvas·ecto·my adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of vasectomy¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; vas (deferens) + -ectomy

Example Sentences

As a result, they have taken a "definitive decision" - Chris is seeking to have a vasectomy, after years of Gemma having a contraceptive implant.

From BBC

For example, Google recorded the highest volume of searches for “vasectomy” in the past five years right after the Dobbs v.

From Salon

Not only is the cost of tubal ligation more expensive than a vasectomy, but it is a more complex procedure.

From Salon

“We have heard stories from patients yesterday, for example, of men who have been looking for and trying to get vasectomy care for years, but because of insurance status or the cost of the care, they've just been unable to access it,” McNicholas said.

From Salon

As the Democratic National Convention takes place in Chicago, delegates and attendees don't only have the opportunity to participate in ceremonial political traditions — but they can also get a free vasectomy or medication abortion.

From Salon

Related Words

• abstinence
• condom
• contraceptive
• diaphragm
• family planning
• pill