1. the surgical removal of reproductive organs from an animal to prevent breeding
Usage: veterinary

Examples

• The veterinarian recommended desexing the puppy at six months old.
• Desexing helps control pet overpopulation in the community.
• The animal shelter requires desexing before adoption.
• Early desexing can prevent certain health problems in cats.
• The cost of desexing varies depending on the animal’s size.
• Many pet owners choose desexing to reduce aggressive behavior.