spay

/speɪ/
verb
  1. To surgically remove the ovaries of a female animal to prevent pregnancy.
    • We decided to spay our cat to avoid unwanted kittens.
    • Many animal shelters spay all adopted pets before they go to new homes.
    • The veterinarian recommends spaying dogs before their first heat cycle.
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