vasectomy

noun

va·​sec·​to·​my və-ˈsek-tə-mē 

vā-ˈzek-

plural vasectomies

: surgical division or resection of all or part of the vas deferens usually to induce sterility

Examples of vasectomy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sterilization: Permanent options like tubal ligation (female) or vasectomy (male). —Laura Young, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2025

Planned Parenthood bus providing no-cost service and vasectomies Watch live: 2024 DNC Day 2 Live stream of Day 2 of the DNC is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. local time Tuesday. —Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Aug. 2024

After the election, Planned Parenthood locations across the country saw a surge in appointments for birth control and vasectomies. —Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2025

So, yeah, my mom got me a vasectomy for my birthday. —Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French vasectomie, from vas (deferens) vas deferens + -ectomie -ectomy

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vasectomy

• colectomy
• cystectomy
• gastrectomy
• lobectomy
• mastectomy
• nephrectomy
• splenectomy
• thymectomy
• vitrectomy
• adrenalectomy
• cholecystectomy
• endarterectomy

Medical Definition

vasectomy

noun

va·​sec·​to·​my -tə-mē 

plural vasectomies

: surgical division or resection of all or part of the vas deferens usually to induce sterility