vasostomy

vasostomy
Establishment of an opening into the deferent duct. [vaso- + G. stoma, mouth]

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va·sos·to·my (vas-osґtə-me) [vas deferens + -stomy] 1. surgical formation of an opening into the ductus deferens (vas deferens). 2. vasotomy.

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  • epididymovasostomy — Surgical anastomosis of the vas deferens to the epididymis. [epididymis + vasostomy] * * * ep·i·did·y·mo·vas·os·to·my vas äs tə mē n, pl mies surgical severing of the vas deferens with anastomosis of the distal part to the epididymis esp. to… …   Medical dictionary

  • vasotomy — Incision into or division of the vas deferens. SYN: vasosection. [vaso + G. tome, incision] * * * va·sot·o·my vā zät ə mē n, pl mies surgical incision of the vas deferens * * * n. a surgical incision into the vas deferens (the duct conveyi …   Medical dictionary

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