Meaning of the word vasectomy in English

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vasectomy

US /vəˈsek.tə.mi/
UK /vəˈsek.tə.mi/
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Noun

1.

a surgical cutting and sealing of part of each vas deferens, typically as a means of sterilization.

Example:
He decided to get a vasectomy for permanent birth control.
The doctor explained the procedure and recovery time for a vasectomy.
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