circumcise
/ˈsɜrkəmˌsaɪz/
verb
- To remove the foreskin of (a male) or the clitoris or labia of (a female) as a surgical procedure, often for religious, cultural, or medical reasons.
- The doctor explained the risks and benefits before agreeing to circumcise the patient.
- In some cultures, families choose to circumcise their baby boys shortly after birth.
- Many Jewish and Muslim communities circumcise males as a religious practice.
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