1. plural of vasectomy; surgical procedures in which the vas deferens are cut or blocked to prevent sperm from reaching the urethra, used as a method of male sterilization
Usage: medical

Examples

• The clinic performs vasectomies as an outpatient procedure.
• Many men choose vasectomies as a permanent form of birth control.
• Vasectomies are considered highly effective at preventing pregnancy.
• The doctor explained that vasectomies are generally reversible but should be considered permanent.
• Insurance often covers vasectomies as a contraceptive method.
• Recovery time after vasectomies is typically just a few days.