epididymovasostomy

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What does epididymovasostomy mean?

A microsurgical procedure in which the vas deferens is directly connected to the epididymis to bypass a blockage in the epididymal tubules and restore the passage of sperm into the reproductive tract.

Where does epididymovasostomy come from?

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms, from epididymo- + vaso- + -ostomy.

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