Epididymovasostomy

/ˌɛpɪˌdɪdɪmoʊvæˈzɒstəmi/ noun

Definition

A surgical procedure that creates a connection between the epididymis and the vas deferens to restore sperm transport.

Etymology

From epididymo- (epididymis) + vaso- (vessel, vas) + '-stomy' (surgical opening/connection). This procedure was developed in fertility medicine to bypass obstructions.

Kelly Says

This surgery is like performing plumbing inside the human body—when the normal sperm highway gets blocked, urologists literally re-route the pathway to keep things flowing!

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