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vasectomy

va·sec·to·my [ və séktəmee ] (plural va·sec·to·mies)


noun 
Definition:
 
surgical cutting of sperm duct: a surgical operation in which the vas deferens from each testis is cut and tied to prevent transfer of sperm during ejaculation. It is the most common form of male sterilization.

[Late 19th century. <vas deferens]
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