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Neutering: meaning, definitions and examples

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neutering

 

[ หˆnjuหtษ™.rษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal care

Neutering is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the reproductive organs of an animal, typically to prevent breeding and manage population control. This practice is common for pet owners who want to reduce the number of unwanted litters and promote responsible pet ownership. In addition to population control, neutering can lead to health benefits for the animal, such as reducing the risk of certain cancers. The procedure is performed by a licensed veterinarian and is generally considered safe.

Synonyms

castration, spaying (for females), sterilization

Examples of usage

  • Neutering pets can prevent overpopulation.
  • Many shelters require neutering before adoption.
  • Neutering can lead to a calmer pet.
  • Vets recommend neutering for health reasons.

Translations

Translations of the word "neutering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น castraรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคชเฅเค‚เคธเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kastration

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kastrasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐัั‚ั€ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kastracja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽปๅ‹ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท castration

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ castraciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kastrasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ค‘์„ฑํ™”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุตูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kastrace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kastrรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป่‚ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kastracija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kastrering

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐัั‚ั€ะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒขแƒ แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kastrasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ castraciรณn

Etymology

The term 'neutering' derives from the Latin word 'neuter', which means 'neither', or 'of neither gender'. The concept of neutering, particularly in reference to animals, became more prevalent in the 20th century as pet ownership rose and awareness regarding animal population control increased. Initially, the practice was rooted in farming and agricultural practices to manage livestock, but it quickly spread to companion animals. Veterinarians began to advocate for responsible pet ownership norms, emphasizing benefits of neutering. The cultural shift towards viewing pets as family members has further advanced conversations around neutering by spurring initiatives and programs dedicated to reducing euthanasia rates in shelters through increased neutering efforts. As such, neutering has become an essential practice in veterinary medicine aimed at enhancing the health of pets and the welfare of animal populations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,790, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.