1. having had the gonads (reproductive glands) surgically removed
Usage: medical/scientific term; typically used in veterinary or laboratory contexts

Examples

• The gonadectomized mice were used in the hormone study to eliminate the effects of natural sex hormones.
• Veterinarians often recommend that pet dogs be gonadectomized to prevent unwanted breeding.
• The research compared behavior in gonadectomized and intact animals.
• Gonadectomized rats showed different responses to the experimental treatment than control subjects.