deferentectomy
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va·sec·to·my
(va-sek'tŏ-mē), Excision of a segment of the vas deferens, performed in association with prostatectomy or to produce sterility.
[vas- + G. ektomē, excision]
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deferentectomy
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va·sec·to·my
(vas-ek'tŏ-mē) Excision of a segment of the vas deferens, performed in association with prostatectomy, or to produce sterility.
Synonym(s):
deferentectomy,
gonangiectomy.
[vas- + G. ektomē, excision]
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