Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Castration.
Castration - as a noun
Surgical removal of the testes or ovaries (usually to inhibit hormone secretion in cases of breast cancer in women or prostate cancer in men)
Example: "Bilateral castration results in sterilization"
The deletion of objectionable parts from a literary work
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
expurgationHypernyms (Closely Related)
deletionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The veterinarian performed castration on the stray cat to control its population."
"The removal of the testicles through castration affects hormone levels in the body."
"Some cultures practiced castration as a means of punishment or control."
"The historical practice of castration aimed to maintain the purity of the royal bloodline."
"In ancient Rome, castration was sometimes performed on male slaves to make them more docile."
Word Game Points
Is CASTRATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, castration is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CASTRATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is CASTRATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, castration is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCASTRATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is CASTRATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, castration is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCASTRATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
