/vak-sek' t*-mee/ (By analogy with "vasectomy") Removal of a Vax. DEC' s MicroVaxen, especially, are much slower than newer RISC-based workstations such as the SPARC. Thus, if one knows one has a replacement coming, Vax removal can be cause for celebration. [Jargon File] (1995-02-20)