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Definitions for desex
diˈsɛksde·sex

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. sterilize, sterilise, desex, unsex, desexualize, desexualise, fixverb

    make infertile

    "in some countries, people with genetically transmissible disabilites are sterilized"

Wiktionary

  1. desexverb

    To remove another's sexual characteristics or functions, often physical sterilization.

  2. Etymology: From de- + sex

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  1. desex

    Desex refers to the process of removing or suppressing the reproductive ability of an animal, often by surgical means such as neutering, spaying or castration. This is generally done for the purposes of population control, health reasons, or to prevent unwanted behaviours influenced by hormones.

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  1. sexed

  2. dexes

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of desex in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of desex in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3


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