Neuter refers to which statement in veterinary medicine?

• A. The common term for removal of male reproductive organs
• B. Swelling and inflammation
• C. Proteins produced by the lymph system
• D. Having resistance to a disease

Answer: (A)

Neuter means surgical sterilization by removing reproductive organs, which in males is castration (removing the testes). It’s the general veterinary term for sterilization, and while females are typically spayed, neuter covers sterilization for both sexes. This description fits the concept because it describes the surgical removal of male reproductive organs. It’s not about swelling and inflammation, not about immune proteins produced by the lymphatic system, and not about having resistance to disease (immunity).