Synonyms
Etymology

1. vasectomy

noun. ['væˈzɛktəmi, væˈsɛktəmi'] surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible.

Etymology

  • -ectomy (English)
  • vas (English)
  • vas (Latin)

Rhymes with Vasectomy

  • prostatectomy
  • tonsillectomy
  • hysterectomy
  • hysterectomies
  • appendectomy
  • mastectomy
  • lumpectomy

Sentences with vasectomy


1. Noun, singular or mass
A hematoma is another cause of a lump in the testicle after vasectomy.

2. Adjective
Infection is another possible cause for swelling after a vasectomy 1.