orchectomy
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The move will make Tacoma the first city in Washington to outlaw the procedure known medically as feline onychectomy.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2023
In searching for a solution to scratching, some cat owners seek out a surgical procedure known as an onychectomy — or declawing their cat.
From Salon • Dec. 13, 2022
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