Synonyms & related words for vasectomy

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of vasectomy — including hysterectomy, orchidectomy, salpingectomy, prostatectomy, oophorectomy, ovariectomy. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to vasectomy

Explore words related to vasectomy — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include vasectomized, vasectomizes, vasectomizing, hysterectomize, ovariotomy, cystotomy, celiotomy, hysterotomy. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for vasectomy

Common synonyms for vasectomy include hysterectomy, orchidectomy, salpingectomy, prostatectomy, oophorectomy, ovariectomy, urethrectomy, cystectomy — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does vasectomy come from?

The word vasectomy breaks down into 2 roots of Latin and Greek origin: vas-, from Latin vas (“vessel, duct”); and -ectomy, from Greek ektome (“cutting out”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.