tubal ligation

/ˌtubəl laɪˌgeɪʃən/
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Definitions of tubal ligation
  1. noun
    a sterilization procedure with women; both Fallopian tubes are tied in two places and the tubes removed in between the ligations
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    type of:
    ligation
    (surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery)
    surgical contraception
    contraception by surgical sterilization
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