Updated October 22, 2014.

Definition: A surgical procedure that permanently closes the fallopian tubes so that eggs are unable to be fertilized by sperm. Most often a minor surgical procedure that is done through a lapraroscope and requires only a small incision. Usually 99% effective against future pregnancy.

Also Known As: tubes tied, tying tubes, tubal, sterilization

Alternate Spellings: tubale ligation

Common Misspellings: tuball ligation, tubal ligition