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vasosection

vasosection

9.9
A surgical cut in the tube that carries sperm to stop a man having children
  • noun
  • /ˌvæzoʊˈsɛkʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vasosección
  • The doctor performed a vasosection to prevent further pregnancies.

Examples

  • The surgeon recommended a vasosection as a permanent form of contraception.

  • Many men choose to undergo a vasosection for family planning.

  • A vasosection is often performed under local anesthesia in outpatient procedures.

  • There are risks and benefits to consider before undergoing a vasosection.

  • The surgeon recommended a vasosection as a permanent form of contraception.

  • Many men choose to undergo a vasosection for family planning.

  • A vasosection is often performed under local anesthesia in outpatient procedures.

Synonyms

vasectomy
vsvasosection
  • Specialized
39 6.0

A small operation for men that stops them making sperm so they cannot cause pregnancy

emphasizes incision or division rather than sealing or explicit prevention of sperm
vasotomy
vsvasosection
  • Specialized
9.9

A small surgical cut in the tube that carries sperm from the testicle

typically indicates use for sterilization rather than an unspecified surgical cut

Surface Forms

vasosection singular
vasosections plural

Morphology

vasosection = vas + section (semi-transparent) = vaso + section

The element 'section' is transparent but 'vaso-' is a technical combining form (not a common standalone word), so the overall composition is partly clear but requires medical knowledge.

Etymology

The word vasosection comes from the parts vaso- meaning 'tube' or the 'vas' in the male body and -section meaning 'to cut', just like the everyday word section. So a vasosection is literally a cutting of the vas deferens, the tube that carries sperm, which is why it names the surgical cut used to prevent pregnancy.