How Do You Spell VASECTOMY?

Pronunciation: [vazˈɛktəmˌɪ] (IPA)

Vasectomy is a medical procedure that involves removing or blocking the vas deferens, the tube that carries sperm from the testes. The spelling of this word can be understood using IPA phonetic transcription. The initial "v" sound is made with the lips rounded and the bottom teeth resting on the upper lip. The "a" sound is pronounced with the mouth slightly open and the tongue placed towards the front. "Sectomy" is pronounced with the "s" sound made by touching the tip of the tongue to the roof of the mouth and the "e" sound as in "bet".

VASECTOMY Meaning and Definition

1. Vasectomy is a surgical procedure performed on males as a form of contraception, involving the cutting or blocking of the vas deferens, which are the tubes responsible for carrying sperm from the testicles to the urethra. This surgical intervention aims to permanently prevent the release of sperm during ejaculation, rendering the male sterile and incapable of impregnating a partner.

   Commonly considered a safe and straightforward procedure, vasectomy is often performed under local anesthesia in a hospital or clinic setting. The surgeon first accesses the vas deferens through small incisions made on either side of the scrotum. After isolating the tubes, a section is removed, and the remaining ends are either sealed, tied, cauterized, or blocked using clips or sutures. Following the procedure, the incisions are usually closed with dissolvable stitches or adhesive strips.

   Vasectomy is highly effective at preventing pregnancy, although it is important to note that it does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Typically, it takes a few months or a certain number of ejaculations after the surgery for any remaining sperm to clear out of the reproductive system. For reliable contraception during this period, alternate methods should be used until a post-vasectomy semen analysis confirms the absence of sperm.

   In some cases, vasectomy may be reversible through a more complex surgical procedure called vasovasostomy. However, reversal is not always successful, and it is generally considered permanent contraception. Therefore, individuals considering a vasectomy should carefully weigh the decision and consult with a medical professional to ensure it aligns with their long-term reproductive goals.

2. Excision of a segment of the vas deferens.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Top Common Misspellings for VASECTOMY *

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• vascetomy 33.3333333%
• vasectory 33.3333333%

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Other Common Misspellings for VASECTOMY

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Etymology of VASECTOMY

The word "vasectomy" is derived from two Latin terms: "vas" meaning "vessel" and "ectomy" meaning "removal". Specifically, "vas" refers to the vas deferens, the tube that carries sperm from the testes to the urethra. Thus, "vasectomy" essentially means the surgical removal or severing of the vas deferens as a form of male sterilization.

Similar spelling words for VASECTOMY

• vasectomise,
• vasectomize.

Plural form of VASECTOMY is VASECTOMIES