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tubectomy

/tjuːbɛktəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does tubectomy mean?

noun

A surgical procedure in which a woman's fallopian tubes are blocked or removed, often used as a form of female sterilization.

Example

"The doctor explained the risks and benefits of tubectomy to the patient before the procedure."

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