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circumcision

nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/siɾ.kũ.siˈzɐ̃w̃/cir·cun·ci·são

Definition

1

The act or effect of circumcising; surgical removal of the foreskin.

Usage examples

Circumcision is an important ritual in some religions.
Neonatal circumcision can be performed for medical reasons.

Common combinations

ritual circumcisionmale circumcisionperform a circumcision