vasectomy
nounfemininetécnico/vɐzɛˈtɔmjɐ/medium
va·sec·to·mi·a
Definition
A surgical procedure for male sterilization involving the cutting and sealing of the vas deferens to prevent sperm from reaching the semen.
He decided to have a vasectomy after the birth of their third child.
Vasectomy is considered a permanent method of contraception.
Common collocations
have a vasectomybilateral vasectomyvasectomy surgery
Etymology
Do grego 'vas' (vaso, conduto) + 'ektomē' (corte, excisão).