desexed 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of desexednext
as in altered

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desexed

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verb

past tense of desex
as in fixed
to remove the sex organs of desex the baby chickens destined for market

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  1. altered
  2. fixed
  3. sterile
  4. infertile
Adjective
  • Radiation, altered gravity, sleep loss, can all take their toll on astronauts.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The consequences of this altered brain development can be lifelong.
    Bill Frist, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of altered
Verb
  • What seemed fixed turned out to be alterable.
    Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Unusually, the seats are fixed in position, including the backrest.
    Trinity Francis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of fixed
Adjective
  • One current method used for mosquito control is called the sterile insect technique, which works by releasing many sterile males to mate with females, who tend to mate with only one partner.
    Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
  • These tests require you to pee into a sterile cup so your healthcare provider can check for protein and waste products in your urine.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of sterile
Adjective
  • For infertile couples, the government will update policies so that if fertility procedures fail, financial support won't be clawed back.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Some women—including those rendered infertile by cancer or other medical conditions—need donor eggs.
    Alex Knapp, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of infertile
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