tubal ligation

noun

1. 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.

tubal ligation

noun

1. the tying of the Fallopian tubes as a method of sterilization

tubal ligation

1. A method of sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are surgically tied.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tubal ligation¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Last October, she took the definitive step of undergoing a sterilisation procedure known as tubal ligation - permanently closing the door on motherhood.

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I didn't have to worry about that to the point where a year after we were married, I went ahead and had tubal ligation because he didn't want kids, I didn't want kids.

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But tubal ligation is frequently promoted as a nearly bulletproof option that prevents pregnancy.

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“These have been mostly orthopaedic, cataract and a few tubal ligation surgeries for women who no longer wish to fall pregnant,” Dr Kariem said.

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“The cost and complexity of the procedure of a tubal ligation is much higher, yet we're still seeing different uses of tubal sterilization versus vasectomy.”

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