sterilize

sterilize definition - medical

ster·il·ize (stĕrˈə-līzˌ)

verb
  1. To make free from live bacteria or other microorganisms.
  2. To deprive a person or animal of the ability to produce offspring, as by removing the reproductive organs.

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