| a method of permanent sterilization for women, involving the surgical sealing of the fallopian tubes to prevent the ovum from passing from the ovary to the uterus. |

| tubal ligation n. A method of female sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are surgically tied. |
tubal ligation n.
A method of female sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are surgically tied.
tubal ligation (t 'bəl) Pronunciation Key
A method of sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are surgically tied. |