Etymed
vasectomy
Definition
Surgical procedure to remove or sever the vas deferens, typically performed as a form of male sterilization
Clinical context
A 35-year-old man presents to the urology clinic for a vasectomy procedure. He and his wife have decided they no longer wish to have children and have chosen this permanent form of male sterilization. The procedure involves cutting and sealing the vas deferens to prevent sperm from reaching the urethra during ejaculation.
Mnemonic
Vasectomy = VAS (vas deferens) CUT - Remember 'V' for 'Vas deferens' and 'Cut' for the surgical cutting of the tube