castration

• Nom désignant l'ablation chirurgicale des testicules ou des ovaires, souvent pratiquée sur les animaux pour la stérilisation ou sur les humains dans le traitement de certains cancers ; peut aussi désigner la suppression de parties jugées inacceptables d'une œuvre littéraire.

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.

   Castration d'un animal mâle

   • 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.

   Synonymesemasculationgeldingneuteringorchiectomy

2. Medical procedure in humansC1formalmedical

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

   Castration médicale

   • 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.

   Censure d'un texte

   • 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.

   Synonymesbowdlerizationcensorshipexpurgationredactionsanitization