Desexing is a medical procedure often performed on animals to prevent them from reproducing. It's also known as spaying (for females) or neutering (for males). However, there are other words that can be used as synonyms for the term "desexed". For instance, "fixed" or "altered" are commonly used expressions to refer to an animal that has undergone this procedure. Some people also refer to it as "sterilized", although this can be misleading as it suggests that the animal can no longer produce any hormones, which isn't entirely true. Other less common terms used for this process include "gonadectomized", "castrated", or "emasculation". Regardless of the terminology used, desexing remains a vital aspect of responsible pet ownership.