vasoepididymostomy

vasoepididymostomy
Surgical anastomosis of the vasa deferentia to the epididymis, to bypass an obstruction at the level of the mid to distal epididymis or proximal vas. [vaso- + epididymis + G. stoma, mouth]

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vaso·epi·did·y·mos·to·my (va″zo-) (vas″o-ep″ĭ-did-ĭ-mosґtə-me) operative formation of a communication between the ductus deferens (vas deferens) and the epididymis to correct an obstruction or as a means of vasectomy reversal. Called also epididymovasostomy.

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