a sterilization procedure with women; both Fallopian tubes are tied in two places and the tubes removed in between the ligations
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Surgery, Obstetrics gynaecology.Surgical contraception: alternatives and connections
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Surgical contraception
contraception by surgical sterilization
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(surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Surgery.(surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Surgery.(surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery)
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Surgery.(surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Surgery.the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Obstetrics gynaecology.the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Obstetrics gynaecology.a natural or surgical joining of parts or branches of tubular structures so as to make or become continuous
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Surgery.occurring or existing before birth; "the prenatal period"; "antenatal care"
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Obstetrics gynaecology.occurring or existing before birth; "the prenatal period"; "antenatal care"
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Obstetrics gynaecology.free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms; "a sterile operating area"; "aseptic surgical instruments"; "ase…
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Surgery.examination of tissues or liquids from the living body to determine the existence or cause of a disease
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Surgery.the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Surgery.the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Obstetrics gynaecology.birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Obstetrics gynaecology.birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Obstetrics gynaecology.surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Surgery.the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Obstetrics gynaecology.Words connected by meaning
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surgical removal of a body part or tissue
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: contraception, surgical, sterilization.A mode of arresting hemorrhage resulting from wounds or surgical operations, by passing under the divided vessel a needle, the ends of…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: contraception, surgical, sterilization.the sterilization of an animal; "they took him to the vet for neutering"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: contraception, surgical, sterilization.a surgical removal of all or part of a limb
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: contraception, surgical, sterilization.surgical repair by using tissue from another part of the patient's own body
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: contraception, surgical, sterilization.A surgical instrument consisting of a slender knife, either straight or curved, generally used by introducing it beneath the part to b…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: contraception, surgical, sterilization.surgical removal of the testes or ovaries (usually to inhibit hormone secretion in cases of breast cancer in women or prostate cancer…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: contraception, surgical, sterilization.Straight threads obtained by unraveling old linen cloth; -- used for surgical dressings.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: contraception, surgical, sterilization.Surgical
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: contraception, surgical, sterilization.A colorless volatile liquid, CHCl3, having an ethereal odor and a sweetish taste, formed by treating alcohol with chlorine and an alka…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: contraception, surgical, sterilization.the branch of dentistry involving surgical procedures
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: contraception, surgical, sterilization.the sterilization of an animal; "they took him to the vet for neutering"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: contraception, surgical, sterilization.Explore Academic Dictionary
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