Definitions for vasectomy
væˈsɛk tə mi, veɪˈzɛk-va·sec·to·my

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1. vasectomynoun

   surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible

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1. vasectomynoun

   The surgical removal of all or part of the vas deferens, usually as a means of male sterilization.

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1. Vasectomy

   Vasectomy, or vasoligation, is an elective surgical procedure for male sterilization or permanent contraception. During the procedure, the male vasa deferentia are cut and tied or sealed so as to prevent sperm from entering into the urethra and thereby prevent fertilization of a female through sexual intercourse. Vasectomies are usually performed in a physician's office, medical clinic, or, when performed on an animal, in a veterinary clinic. Hospitalization is not normally required as the procedure is not complicated, the incisions are small, and the necessary equipment routine. The leading potential complication is post-vasectomy pain syndrome. There are several methods by which a surgeon might complete a vasectomy procedure, all of which occlude (i.e., "seal") at least one side of each vas deferens. To help reduce anxiety and increase patient comfort, those who have an aversion to needles may consider a "no-needle" application of anesthesia while the 'no-scalpel' or 'open-ended' techniques help to accelerate recovery times and increase the chance of healthy recovery.Due to the simplicity of the surgery, a vasectomy usually takes less than 30 minutes to complete. After a short recovery at the doctor's office (usually less than an hour), the patient is sent home to rest. Because the procedure is minimally invasive, many vasectomy patients find that they can resume their typical sexual behavior within a week, and do so with little or no discomfort. Because the procedure is considered a permanent method of contraception and is not easily reversed, patients are usually counseled and advised to consider how the long-term outcome of a vasectomy might affect them both emotionally and physically. The procedure is not often encouraged for young single childless people as their chances for biological parenthood are thereby permanently reduced, sometimes completely.

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1. vasectomy

   A vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilization or permanent contraception. It involves cutting or sealing the tubes (vas deferens) that carry sperm from the testicles to the urethra, thereby preventing the release of sperm during ejaculation. This effectively makes a man infertile, as the semen will no longer contain sperm.

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1. Vasectomy

   Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilization and/or permanent birth control. During the procedure, the vasa deferentia of a man are severed, and then tied/sealed in a manner such to prevent sperm from entering into the seminal stream. Vasectomies are usually performed in a physician's office or medical clinic. There are several methods by which a surgeon might complete a vasectomy procedure, all of which occlude at least one side of each vas deferens. To help reduce anxiety and increase patient comfort, men who have an aversion to needles might opt for the "no-needle" application of anesthesia while the "no-scalpel" or "open-ended" techniques help to speed-up recovery times and increase the chance of healthy recovery. Due to the simplicity of the surgery, a vasectomy usually takes less than 30 minutes to complete. After a short recovery at the doctor's office, the patient is sent home to rest. Because the procedure is minimally invasive, many vasectomy patients find that they can resume their typical lifestyle routines within a week, and do so with minimal discomfort. Because the procedure is considered a permanent method of birth control, men are usually counseled/advised to consider how the long-term outcome of a vasectomy might affect them both emotionally and physically.

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1. Vasectomy

   Surgical removal of the ductus deferens, or a portion of it. It is done in association with prostatectomy, or to induce infertility. (Dorland, 28th ed)

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1. • Ablation
   • Surgical Contraception

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of vasectomy in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of vasectomy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of vasectomy in a Sentence

1. Kevin Campbell:

   We counsel people that the failure rate for a vasectomy is one in 2,000.

2. Ilpo Huhtaniemi:

   Fifty per cent of men after a vasectomy reversal remain infertile.

3. Kacie Hughes:

   Catholic schools in general allow teachers to be divorced without an annulment, or let teachers be on the pill or let men get a vasectomy ... there are so many examples.

4. Marc Leavey:

   After a vasectomy, it may take several months, and dozens of ejaculations, to clear all of the sperm from the system, having sex before the sperm count is reliably zero can clearly result in a pregnancy.

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