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Vasectomy: meaning, definitions and examples

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vasectomy

 

[ vəˈsɛktəmi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical procedure

Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilization or permanent contraception. During the procedure, the vas deferens are cut and tied off to prevent sperm from being ejaculated during sexual intercourse. It is a highly effective form of birth control.

Examples of usage

  • John decided to undergo a vasectomy after having two children.
  • After the vasectomy, the man will no longer be able to father children.
  • The doctor explained the benefits and risks of vasectomy to the patient.

Translations

Translations of the word "vasectomy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vasectomia

🇮🇳 वेसक्टॉमी

🇩🇪 Vasektomie

🇮🇩 vasektomi

🇺🇦 вазектомія

🇵🇱 wazektomia

🇯🇵 精管切除術 (せいかんせつじょじゅつ)

🇫🇷 vasectomie

🇪🇸 vasectomía

🇹🇷 vazektomi

🇰🇷 정관 수술 (jeonggwan susul)

🇸🇦 استئصال الأسهر (isti'sal al'ashar)

🇨🇿 vasektomie

🇸🇰 vazektómia

🇨🇳 输精管结扎术 (shū jīng guǎn jié zā shù)

🇸🇮 vazektomija

🇮🇸 sáðrásarrof

🇰🇿 вазэктомия

🇬🇪 ვასექტომია (vasektomia)

🇦🇿 vazektomiya

🇲🇽 vasectomía

Etymology

The term 'vasectomy' comes from the combination of 'vas' (Latin for vessel) and 'ectomy' (Greek for cutting out). The procedure was first developed in the early 20th century as a method of permanent contraception. Vasectomy has since become a popular choice for men seeking a reliable form of birth control.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,022 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.