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Concept information

Preferred term

castration

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The surgical removal or other physical destruction of the testes of a male animal, e.g. using elastrator bands on male lambs or piglets.

Broader concept

Narrower concepts

Synonyms

  • male castration
  • neutering
  • orchidectomy
  • orchiectomy

Scope note

  • Use for surgical or other physical destruction of the testes; For male sterilization by other means USE antifertility effect AND male fertility.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/22898

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