Meaning of the word spay in English

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spay

US /speɪ/
UK /speɪ/
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Verb

1.

to remove the ovaries and uterus of (a female animal) so that it cannot reproduce

Example:
We decided to spay our female cat to prevent unwanted litters.
It's important to spay your dog for its health and to control pet overpopulation.
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