castrated
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"He offered to be chemically castrated," said Marcia.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Gem was gelded, or castrated, as a young horse, a common practice for competition horses, because it generally makes them calmer, safer and more manageable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
Some historical records, including data from Korean Eunuchs in the pre-19th century Chosun Dynasty, suggest that castrated men lived about 18 percent longer than men who were not castrated.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 16, 2026
Still, many castrated household cats don’t like to share their space with others.
From Slate ● Jan. 18, 2024
A castrated man; especially, one of those who were employed as harem attendants or functionaries in certain Oriental courts.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
