Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
castrate
verb
/ˈkæstreɪt/
Definition
To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.
Examples
- Many farmers choose to castrate male calves to prevent unwanted breeding.
- The procedure was performed to castrate the male dog for health reasons.
Meaning
Castration is a surgical procedure that is performed to sterilize male animals or humans by removing their testicles.
Synonyms
- sterilize
- neuter
- emasculate
