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1. vasectomy
noun. ['væˈzɛktəmi, væˈsɛktəmi'] surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible.
Synonyms
- cutting out
- ablation
- surgical contraception
- extirpation
Etymology
- -ectomy (English)
- vas (English)
- vas (Latin)
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Rhymes with Vasectomy
- prostatectomy
- tonsillectomy
- hysterectomy
- hysterectomies
- appendectomy
- mastectomy
- lumpectomy
Sentences with vasectomy
1. Noun, singular or mass
A hematoma is another cause of a lump in the testicle after vasectomy.
2. Adjective
Infection is another possible cause for swelling after a vasectomy 1.