vasectomy (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization)
def is sometimes reversible
Outgoing links
Hypernym ablation, extirpation, cutting out, excision; surgical contraception
Derivationally related form vasectomy → vasectomize
Incoming links
Hyponym ablation, extirpation, cutting out, excision; surgical contraception
Derivationally related form vasectomize → vasectomy

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