neutered
v. C1 Advanced US //ˈnutɝd// UK //njˈuːtəd// neutered
v. to remove the ability of an animal to have babies. It is a common word for when a pet is fixed so it cannot reproduce.
v. to perform a surgical procedure on an animal to remove its reproductive organs, thereby rendering it incapable of reproduction. Often used in the past participle form to describe the state of an animal.
The vet neutered the cat last week.
Many pet owners choose to have their dogs neutered to prevent unwanted litters and reduce certain health risks.
While the term is most frequently applied to domestic animals, it can also describe the removal of a person's ability to act or feel, such as when a political speech is neutered by heavy censorship.