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Definition of vasectomy

vasectomy

/vəˈsɛk.tə.mi/
va · sec · to · my
Plural:vasectomies
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• noun

1

A minor surgical procedure for male sterilization or permanent contraception in which the vasa deferentia are severed and sealed to prevent sperm from entering the urethra.

Example

"After the birth of their third child, the couple decided that a vasectomy was the most practical form of long-term family planning."

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• Rhymes for vasectomy

• Nearby Words

vasai
vascular
vase
vasectomy
vaselike
vaseline
vassal

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from Latin 'vas' (meaning 'vessel' or 'duct', short for 'vas deferens') combined with the suffix '-ectomy' (from Ancient Greek 'ektome', meaning 'excision' or 'cutting out').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vasectomy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vasectomy
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