spayed

Meanings

• Noun

  The surgical procedure to remove the reproductive organs of a female animal, typically a dog or cat, to prevent them from reproducing.

  - "The veterinarian performed the spayed procedure on the stray cat."
  - "My neighbor's dog was spayed last week."

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Synonyms

castrate , emasculate , geld , neuter , sterilize

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spayed
played , strayed , weighed

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Variants

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spay , spayed , spaying , spays

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'spaehan,' meaning 'to split,' which referred to the surgical procedure of opening the abdomen to remove the reproductive organs.

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Trivia

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1. Spaying is not only performed on dogs and cats but also on other animals such as rabbits, horses, and ferrets.

2. Spaying can help prevent certain types of cancers in female animals.

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Related Concepts

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1. Neutering: The equivalent surgical procedure for male animals.

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Culture

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In many cultures, spaying or neutering pets is a common practice to control pet populations and prevent unwanted litters. Spayed animals are often adopted more easily from animal shelters due to their decreased likelihood of exhibiting unwanted behaviors related to their reproductive cycles.

How to Memorize "spayed"

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   - Imagine a veterinarian performing the surgery on a female animal, removing her reproductive organs.

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   - Associate the word 'spayed' with 'sterilized' or 'neutered' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Silly Puppies Aren't Yielding More' to remember the meaning of 'spayed'.

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