castration

• Substantiv, das die chirurgische Entfernung der Hoden oder Eierstöcke bezeichnet, häufig bei Tieren zur Sterilisation oder bei Menschen im Rahmen der Behandlung bestimmter Krebsarten; kann auch die Entfernung unpassender Teile aus einem literarischen Werk meinen.

A noun referring to the surgical removal of the testicles or ovaries, often performed on animals for neutering or on humans as part of medical treatment for certain cancers; it can also refer to the deletion of objectionable parts from a literary work.

1. Neutering of a male animalB2formalmedical

   The surgical removal of the testicles of a male animal, typically to prevent reproduction or alter behavior.

   Kastration

   • The veterinarian performed a castration on the stallion to calm its temperament.
   • Castration of livestock is a common practice on farms.
   • Many pet owners choose castration to prevent unwanted litters.

   Synonymeemasculationgeldingneuteringorchiectomy

2. Medical procedure in humansC1formalmedical

   Surgical removal of the testes or ovaries, often performed to inhibit hormone production in cases of certain cancers.

   Kastration

   • The patient underwent castration as part of prostate cancer treatment.
   • Ovarian castration may be recommended for some women with breast cancer.
   • Hormonal castration can sometimes be achieved with medication instead of surgery.

3. Censorship of a textC2formal

   The removal or deletion of offensive or objectionable parts from a written work.

   Zensur eines Textes

   • The editor's castration of the novel removed all controversial passages.
   • Historical texts sometimes underwent castration to align with political views.
   • The castration of the manuscript was criticized by literary scholars.

   Synonymebowdlerizationcensorshipexpurgationredactionsanitization