Meaning of the word castration in English

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castration

US /kæsˈtreɪ.ʃən/
UK /kæsˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Noun

the removal of the testicles of a male animal or man

Example:
The veterinarian performed the castration on the male cat.
In some cultures, castration was historically used for various purposes.
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