vasectomy
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Origin of vasectomy
First recorded in 1895–1900; vas (deferens) + -ectomy
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"Vasectomy is a very reliable and safe contraception method," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2023
Guarin, who serves on the medical advisory board for World Vasectomy Day, helped offer vasectomies last year at the Planned Parenthood in St. Louis to raise awareness about the procedure.
From Washington Times • Oct. 13, 2022
The efforts are part of World Vasectomy Day, originally a single-day event that now includes a year-round focus and a host of activities in November.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2022
You Missed It: Vasectomy failure is extremely rare, but it does happen.
From Washington Post • Oct. 18, 2021
Vasectomy is the resection of a portion of the duct of the testicles, followed by ligature of the ends.
From The Fertility of the Unfit by Waddell, Rutherford
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