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vasoligature

American  
[vas-oh-lig-uh-cher, -choor, vey-zoh-] / ˌvæs oʊˈlɪg ə tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər, ˌveɪ zoʊ- /

noun

Surgery.
  1. vasoligation.


Etymology

Origin of vasoligature

vaso- + ligature

Example Sentences

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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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