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Sterilisation in male is known as.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Sterilization**: Sterilization is a method used to prevent pregnancy by eliminating the ability to produce or transport sperm in males. 2. **Identifying the Male Reproductive Structure**: In males, the vas deferens is the duct that transports sperm from the testes to the urethra. 3. **Procedure of Sterilization**: The sterilization procedure for males involves cutting or tying the vas deferens. This prevents sperm from mixing with semen during ejaculation. 4. **Terminology**: The specific term for the surgical procedure that involves cutting or tying the vas deferens is known as "vasectomy." 5. **Outcome of the Procedure**: After a vasectomy, sperm cannot be transported, leading to the prevention of fertilization and pregnancy. 6. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the answer to the question "Sterilization in male is known as" is "vasectomy." ---
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