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CASTRATION

(noun)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Castration.

Castration - as a noun

Neutering a male animal by removing the testicles

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
emasculation16

Surgical removal of the testes or ovaries (usually to inhibit hormone secretion in cases of breast cancer in women or prostate cancer in men)

Example: "Bilateral castration results in sterilization"

The deletion of objectionable parts from a literary work

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
expurgation21
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deletion9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The veterinarian performed castration on the stray cat to control its population."
"The removal of the testicles through castration affects hormone levels in the body."
"Some cultures practiced castration as a means of punishment or control."
"The historical practice of castration aimed to maintain the purity of the royal bloodline."
"In ancient Rome, castration was sometimes performed on male slaves to make them more docile."
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Word Game Points

Is CASTRATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, castration is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CASTRATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is CASTRATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, castration is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CASTRATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is CASTRATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, castration is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CASTRATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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