circumcision
nounfemininetécnico/siɾ.kũ.siˈzɐ̃w̃/low
cir·cun·ci·são
Definition
The act or effect of circumcising; surgical removal of the foreskin.
Circumcision is an important ritual in some religions.
Neonatal circumcision can be performed for medical reasons.
Common collocations
ritual circumcisionmale circumcisionperform a circumcision
Etymology
Do latim 'circumcisio, -onis', de 'circumcidere' (cortar ao redor).