spaying
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6.1
- noun
- /ˈspeɪɪŋ/
- Specialized
:
esterilización
- I can, neutering is done to a male, and spaying is done to a female.
- spaying and neutering
- mandatory spaying
- promote spaying
Examples
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It's what Bob Barker told us to do for decades, spaying and neutering.
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I am also well aware that spaying/neutering is not the magic bullet to cure behavioral problems.
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We want to encourage spaying and neutering and better.
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Several of the more modern policies even cover program healthcare and operations, for example, vaccines, spaying, and neutering.
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As always, we will remain committed to promoting spaying and neutering and responsible pet ownership.
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Spaying or neutering one single animal saves that many lives!
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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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Neutering or spaying cats or dogs doesn't do anything to change their behavior either.
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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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The veterinarian advised that spaying my dog would prevent unwanted puppies.
Synonyms
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4.9
To stop an animal or person from having babies
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6.5
Making an animal unable to have babies by surgery
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4.2
An operation that makes an animal unable to have babies
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9.9
An operation that removes one or both ovaries, the female organs that make eggs
Surgery to remove one or both female organs that make eggs
Surgery that makes an animal unable to have babies
A medical operation that permanently prevents pregnancy
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
The word spaying comes from the old verb spay, which meant 'to cut away' or remove parts of an animal that let it have babies. So spaying is the surgical removal of those parts to stop a female animal having young.