HealthAugust 16, 2026
spayed
SPAYD
Definition
The surgical removal of the ovaries and usually the uterus of a female animal to prevent reproduction.
Etymology
Derived from the Anglo-Norman 'espeier,' meaning to cut or strike with a sword, which traces back to the Greek word 'spathe' for a broad blade or paddle.
In the news
In this article, 'spayed' is used to describe the reproductive surgery performed by veterinary field teams as part of their animal population control efforts.
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