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Definitions from WordNet

Noun vasectomy has 1 sense
  1. vasectomy - surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible
    --1 is a kind of     ablation, extirpation, cutting out, excision; surgical contraception
    Derived form: verb vasectomize1

Definitions from the Web

Vasectomy

Definition

A vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male birth control that involves cutting and sealing the vas deferens, the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the urethra.

Parts of Speech

  • Noun: vasectomy
  • Verb: vasectomize

Senses

  1. Noun: Surgical procedure for male birth control.
  2. Verb: To perform a vasectomy on someone.

Usages

  1. Popular Usage: Many men opt for a vasectomy as a permanent method of contraception.
  2. Local Usage: In some cultures, vasectomies are seen as a taboo and rarely considered.

Sample Sentences

  • After three children, John decided to undergo a vasectomy.
  • The doctor vasectomized over thirty patients last month.

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