Flame cell. flame cell. an excretory cell with a bunch of cilia that expel wastes to the outside; the action s of the cilia somewhat resemble a flickering flame, as in certain flatworms. Source: Noland, George B. 1983. General Biology, 11th Edition.
spay definition, meaning, what is spay: to remove the ovaries of a female animal: . Learn more.
A canine spay is when the uterus and ovaries are surgically removed from your female dog, which is also called an ovariohysterectomy. This is performed prior to your puppy's first heat cycle, most commonly at six months of age. Veterinarians can chose to spay earlier, at six to 16 weeks old in some situations.