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tubal ligation (countable かつ uncountable, 複数形 tubal ligations)
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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/07/06 06:09 UTC 版)
Tubal ligation or tubectomy (also known as having one's "tubes tied" (ligation)) is a surgical procedure for sterilization in which a woman's fallopian tubes are clamped and blocked, or severed and sealed, either method of which prevents eggs from reaching the uterus for fertilization. Tubal ligation is considered a permanent method of sterilization, and birth control.