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:

1. He had a vasectomy to prevent any more pregnancies.
2. A vasectomy is a permanent form of male birth control.
3. The vasectomy is done under local anaesthesia and it is considered safe and effective.
4. Vasectomy is a quick procedure and recovery time is usually short.
5. Vasectomy does not affect a man's ability to have sex or ejaculate, but it will make his semen free of sperm.