Word
vasectomy
Phoneticsva·sec·to·my
US/væˈsɛktəmi/
UK/væzˈɛktəmˌi/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“He decided to have a vasectomy after having two children.”
contextual
“The doctor explained that a vasectomy is a permanent form of birth control and requires a short recovery period.”
complex
“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.”
Etymology
From vas- (“vas deferens”) + -ectomy (“surgery involving the excision or removal of a body part”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.