Vasectomy
(noun)
A surgical procedure in which the vas deferens, the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles, are cut or blocked in order to prevent pregnancy.
Origin:
From the greek words "vas" meaning "vessel" and "ektome" meaning "to cut out".
Examples:
- He had a vasectomy to prevent any more pregnancies.
- A vasectomy is a permanent form of male birth control.
- The vasectomy is done under local anaesthesia and it is considered safe and effective.
- Vasectomy is a quick procedure and recovery time is usually short.
- Vasectomy does not affect a man's ability to have sex or ejaculate, but it will make his semen free of sperm.