vasotomy

Thân thiện

A doctor performs a vasotomy during a medical procedure.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A surgical procedure involving an incision into or division of the vas deferens: "Vasotomy" refers specifically to the surgical cutting of the vas deferens, the duct that conveys sperm from the testicle. This procedure is often performed for sterilization (vasectomy) or to diagnose and treat blockages.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The urologist performed a vasotomy to correct the obstruction in the vas deferens.
  • A vasotomy is a key step in the process of a vasectomy.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Context: The term is used almost exclusively in medical and surgical contexts, particularly in urology and andrology.
  • The patient's fertility issues required a diagnostic vasotomy to assess the patency of the ducts.

Variants and Related Words

• Vasectomy (n): A specific type of vasotomy performed for the purpose of male sterilization, typically involving the cutting and sealing of the vas deferens.
  • He opted for a vasectomy as a permanent form of birth control.

Synonyms

• Ductotomy: A more general term for incision into a duct.
• Incision of the vas deferens: A descriptive synonym.

Notes on Meaning

• Specificity: "Vasotomy" is a precise medical term. It should not be confused with more general surgical terms like "surgery" or "operation." Its meaning is confined to the anatomical structure of the vas deferens.

Học thuật

Noun

1. surgical incision into or division of the vas deferens

Từ đồng nghĩa

• vasosection