Meaning & use
castration
The surgical removal of the testicles, performed on animals or people.
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Castration is commonly performed on pets to control unwanted breeding.
The vet explained the recovery process after the cat's castration.
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Castration is the noun form of the verb castrate and is often discussed in veterinary contexts.
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