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tubal ligation

tub·al li·ga·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [too-buh l, tyoo- lahy-gey-shuh n]
    • /ˈtu bəl, ˈtyu- laɪˈgeɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [too-buh l, tyoo- lahy-gey-shuh n]
    • /ˈtu bəl, ˈtyu- laɪˈgeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of tubal ligation words

  • noun tubal ligation a method of permanent sterilization for women, involving the surgical sealing of the fallopian tubes to prevent the ovum from passing from the ovary to the uterus. 1
  • noun tubal ligation surgery to tie the fallopian tubes 1
  • noun tubal ligation the tying of the Fallopian tubes as a method of sterilization 0
  • noun tubal ligation a medical procedure in which the fallopian tubes are cut and surgically tied so that ova cannot become fertilized or reach the uterus 0
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Origin of tubal ligation

First appearance:

before 1945
One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50

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Parts of speech for Tubal ligation

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tubal ligation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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