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MeSH Heading: Vasectomy
Tree Number(s): E04.950.599.900; E04.950.774.860.856
Unique ID: D014659
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014659
Scope Note: Surgical removal of the ductus deferens, or a portion of it. It is done in association with prostatectomy, or to induce infertility. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Entry Term(s): Intravasal Thread; Vas Ligation; Vas Occlusion; Vas Occlusion, Nonchemical; Vasectomy Seekers; Vasectomy Seekers, Refused
NLM Classification #: WJ 780
Previous Indexing: Vas Deferens/surgery (1966-1972)
See Also: Sterilization Reversal
Public MeSH Note: 73
History Note: 73
Date Established: 1973/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 1997/06/20

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