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castrer

to castrate

verb kas-TREH Rare
Body & Health Medicine

Origin: Latin castrare

Also means

to neuter

Usage Note

Castrer is the standard veterinary and medical term for surgical removal of reproductive organs. It is used matter-of-factly by vets and in medical contexts for both animals and, historically, humans. The related noun is castration (f). In figurative French usage, castrer can mean to stifle or suppress someone's initiative or creativity.

Examples

"Le vétérinaire a castré le chat hier."

Natural Translation

The vet neutered the cat yesterday.

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