neutering
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4.2
- noun
- /ˈnjuːtərɪŋ/
- Specialized
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castración
- Neutering is important for controlling the pet population and preventing unwanted litters.
- spaying or neutering
- neutering of pets
- mandatory neutering
Examples
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My main reason is that spaying/neutering requires the dog to be anesthetized and is an invasive surgery.
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Many veterinarians recommend neutering to help reduce certain health risks in male animals.
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Yeah we do all our neutering by laser now.
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I can, neutering is done to a male, and spaying is done to a female.
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A reversible birth control option for dogs may one day replace neutering.
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As always, we will remain committed to promoting spaying and neutering and responsible pet ownership.
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It seems like something so minor, but you have absolutely no idea the impact that spaying/neutering a single animal can make.
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This includes potty training, ensuring proper exercise, plenty of potty breaks, and multiple vet visits for vaccines and eventually the very important spaying or neutering.
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After neutering, the dog will no longer be able to reproduce, which can improve behavior.
Synonyms
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6.0
A small operation for men that stops them making sperm so they cannot cause pregnancy
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4.9
To stop an animal or person from having babies
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8.5
An operation to remove the testicles to stop an animal from having babies
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6.5
Making an animal unable to have babies by surgery
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6.1
To remove a female animal's ovaries and usually her womb to stop her having babies
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9.9
Surgery to remove a male animal's testicles
Surgery that makes an animal unable to have babies
Removing body parts or functions needed to have babies
Antonyms
- Specialized
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3.1
The process of producing new animals or plants by choosing which ones mate
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Neutering comes from the old word neuter, which meant 'neither of the two' and is the same idea behind the everyday words 'neither' and neutral. So neutering is the surgery that removes an animal's ability to have young, which is why it means making an animal unable to reproduce.