vasectomy

(noun)

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

Related Terms

  • rete testis
  • tubal ligation
  • hysterectomy
  • vas deferens
  • peristalsis

Examples of vasectomy in the following topics:

  • Vasectomy

    • Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilization and/or permanent birth control.
    • When the vasectomy is complete, sperm cannot exit the body through the penis.
    • Within one year after vasectomy, most of vasectomized men develop antisperm antibodies.
    • All other aspects of the vasectomy surgery remain the same.
    • The location of a vasectomy is indicated by the red line.
  • Surgical Sterilization

    • Vasectomy (male): The vasa deferentia, the tubes which connect the testicles to the prostate, are cut and closed .
    • The vasectomy is a simple, minimally invasive and fast procedure, typically taking less than 30 minutes.
    • Although the term "vasectomy" is established in the general community, the correct medical terminology is deferentectomy, since the structure known as the vas deferens has been renamed the ductus deferens.
  • Testes Ducts

    • The procedure of deferentectomy, also known as a vasectomy, is a method of contraception in which the vas deferens are permanently cut, though in some cases it can be reversed.
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