tubal ligation

American  

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.

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tubal ligation British  

noun

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

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tubal ligation Scientific  

/ to̅o̅′bəl /

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

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Etymology

Origin of tubal ligation

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.

From BBC

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.

From Salon

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

From Salon

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

From BBC

“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.”

From Salon