Vasectomy: meaning, definitions and examples
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vasectomy
[ vəˈsɛktəmi ]
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.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.