sterilize

1. is a type of: disinfect - destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing
   subtypes: autoclave - subject to the action of an autoclave
   same as: sterilise
2. is a type of: operate, operate on - perform surgery on
   subtypes:

   • alter, castrate, neuter, spay - remove the ovaries of
   • castrate, demasculinise, demasculinize, emasculate - remove the testicles of a male animal
   • vasectomise, vasectomize - remove the vas deferens
   same as: desex, desexualise, desexualize, fix, sterilise, unsex

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