Vasectomy

As a Noun

1. A surgical procedure for male sterilization, in which the vas deferens (tubes that carry sperm) are cut or sealed to prevent sperm from reaching the semen.
2. A permanent method of contraception for men.

As Other Form

• Vasectomized (Adjective): Describes someone who has undergone a vasectomy.

Word History

The word vasectomy comes from vas (Latin for “vessel” or “duct”) and -ectomy (Greek for “removal” or “cutting out”). It was first used in medical terminology in the late 19th century.

Examples

1. He decided to have a vasectomy as a long-term birth control solution. (Noun – surgical procedure)
2. The doctor explained the vasectomy process and its effectiveness. (Noun – medical term)

Synonyms

Male sterilization, surgical contraception

Related Words

Tubectomy, contraception, sterilization, urology

Antonyms

Fertility, reproduction, vasectomy reversal