Vasectomy (Noun)
Meaning
Surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- He regretted getting a vasectomy at a young age and later sought to reverse the procedure.
- The doctor explained to the couple that a vasectomy was a relatively simple and effective means of permanent birth control.
- After having three children, he decided to undergo a vasectomy to avoid any future unplanned pregnancies.
- The procedure to reverse a vasectomy is often more complicated and less successful than the original operation.
- A vasectomy is a type of surgical sterilization for men, but it does not affect their ability to ejaculate.