castration
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Some underwent castration to lower testosterone levels, while others received a sham operation.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
Young animals are especially vulnerable as the umbilical cord and wounds from typical husbandry practices such as castration are prime sites for infestation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Until 1967, homosexuality was still criminalised in England, and was punishable by imprisonment or chemical castration.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2025
As an infant, her gonads were removed, which she considers a castration.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
The process of taming almost always involves the castration of males.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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