desex
verb
de·sex (ˌ)dē-ˈseks 
desexed; desexing; desexes
transitive verb
1
: castrate, spay
2
: to eliminate perceived sexism from
desex the language of church Bible study programs
R. M. Harley
R. M. Harley3
: desexualize sense 2
Synonyms
- alter
- fix
- neuter
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Example Sentences
desex the baby chickens destined for market
Word History
First Known Use
1911, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
desex
transitive verb
de·sex (ˈ)dē-ˈseks
: castrate sense 1, spay
desexing
verb
as in altering
to remove the sex organs of desex the baby chickens destined for market Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- altering
- fixing
- neutering
- sterilizing
- spaying
- gelding
- castrating
- emasculating