vasectomy

English

/vəˈsɛktəmi/

noun
Definitions
  • (surgery) The surgical incision of all or part of the vas deferens as a means of male sterilization.

Etymology

Affix from English vas + English vas deferens.

Origin

English

vas deferens

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