vasectomy meaning and definition

VASECTOMY noun

Definition of vasectomy (noun)

1. A surgical procedure for male sterilization or permanent contraception. During the procedure, the vasa deferentia, the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the urethra, are cut, tied, or otherwise sealed.
   • "After deciding not to have more children, he opted for a vasectomy."
   • "The doctor explained the vasectomy procedure thoroughly."
   • "He had a vasectomy, so they no longer had to worry about using other forms of contraception."