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- [va-sek-tuh-mee]
- /væˈsɛk tə mi/
- /və.ˈsek.tə.mi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [va-sek-tuh-mee]
- /væˈsɛk tə mi/
Definitions of vasectomy word
- noun plural vasectomy excision of the vas deferens, or of a portion of it: performed to effect sterility in men. 1
- noun vasectomy surgical sterilization of a male 1
- variable noun vasectomy A vasectomy is a surgical operation in which the tube that carries sperm to a man's penis is cut, usually as a means of contraception. 0
- noun vasectomy surgical removal of all or part of the vas deferens, esp as a method of contraception 0
- noun vasectomy the surgical removal or tying of the vas deferens to prevent the passing of sperm: used as a form of birth control 0
- noun vasectomy (surgery) The surgical removal of all or part of the vas deferens, usually as a means of male sterilization. 0
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Origin of vasectomy
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; vas (deferens) + -ectomy
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Parts of speech for Vasectomy
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vasectomy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
vasectomy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for vasectomy
noun vasectomy
- birth control — Birth control means planning whether to have children, and using contraception to prevent having them when they are not wanted.
- contraception — Contraception refers to methods of preventing pregnancy.
- diaphragm — Your diaphragm is a muscle between your lungs and your stomach. It is used when you breathe.
- neutering — Present participle of neuter.
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