noun
- plural of castration; the surgical removal or destruction of reproductive organs, especially the testicles
Usage: medical; veterinary
Examples
- The veterinarian performed several castrations on farm animals that day.
- Castrations of male livestock are common practices in agriculture.
- The medical journal discussed various techniques for surgical castrations.
- Ancient civilizations sometimes used castrations as punishment.
- Modern castrations are typically done under anesthesia for animal welfare.