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Vocabulary Entry
castration
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of removing the testicles of a male animal or person.
Example Sentences
"Castration is sometimes performed on male livestock to control breeding."
"The veterinarian explained the benefits of neutering through castration."
"Castration can have significant physiological effects on animals."
V
verb
To remove the testicles of; to castrate.
Example Sentences
"Farmers may choose to castrate young males to prevent unwanted breeding."
"The procedure to castrate a dog is fairly common."
"Historically, some cultures would castrate young boys for various reasons."