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castration

/kæsˈtreɪʃən/

castrationnoun

castrations

Translations

Castration is a common practice in veterinary medicine.

Кастрация является распространенной практикой в ветеринарной медицине.

Definitions

The surgical removal of the gonads (testes or ovaries) of an animal or human, typically to prevent reproduction or modify behavior.

Surgical castration of the stallion was performed to make him easier to manage.

The process of depriving someone or something of power, vitality, or vigor.

The new regulations were seen as a castration of the company's ability to innovate.

Synonyms

removal of testicles

castrationadjective

/kæsˈtreɪʃən/

Used attributively to denote something relating to or intended for castration.

Definitions

Relating to or used for castration.

The vet selected a castration tool suitable for young goats.