vasectomy
n. countable C1 Advanced US //væˈsɛktəmi// UK //væzˈɛktəmˌi// va·sec·to·my
n. a medical operation for men that stops them from having children. It works by cutting or blocking the tubes that carry sperm.
n. a surgical procedure for male sterilization that involves the ligation or excision of the vas deferens to prevent sperm from entering the seminal tract.
He decided to have a vasectomy after having two children.
The doctor explained that a vasectomy is a permanent form of birth control and requires a short recovery period.
While a vasectomy is considered a highly effective and low-risk procedure, it is typically recommended only for men who are certain they do not wish to have any more children in the future.
From vas- (“vas deferens”) + -ectomy (“surgery involving the excision or removal of a body part”).