desex

verb

de·​sex (ˌ)dē-ˈseks How to pronounce desex (audio)
desexed; desexing; desexes
Synonyms of desexnext

transitive verb

1
: castrate, spay
2
: to eliminate perceived sexism from
desex the language of church Bible study programs—R. M. Harley
3
: desexualize sense 2

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desex the baby chickens destined for market

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of desex was in 1911

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desex

desexualize

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“Desex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/desex. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

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desex

verb
de·​sex (ˈ)dē-ˈseks How to pronounce desex (audio)
: castrate, spay
capons are desexed male chickens

Medical Definition

desex

transitive verb
de·​sex (ˈ)dē-ˈseks How to pronounce desex (audio)
: castrate sense 1, spay
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