Catholic Dictionary
Find accurate definitions of over 5,000 Catholic terms and phrases (including abbreviations). Based on Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.
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VASECTOMY
Surgical excision of part of the ducts carrying sperm cells to ejaculation, with the purpose of causing sterilization. If the direct intent of the surger is to induce sterility, the operation is morally illicit.
