circumcise

/ˈsɜːrkəmsaɪz/ /ˈsɜːkəmsɪz/

Meanings

verb

To surgically remove the foreskin (prepuce) from a penis (male).

Examples :

"In some cultures and religions, families choose to circumcise their newborn sons shortly after birth. "

verb

(sometimes proscribed) To surgically remove the clitoris (clitoridectomy), clitoral hood, or labia (female).

Examples :

"Because the practice is illegal in many countries and deeply controversial, doctors will not circumcise girls. "

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Related Words

surgically adverb

/ˈsɜːrdʒɪkli/ /ˈsɜrdʒɪkli/

Relating to surgery; by means of surgery.

"His cancer was treated surgically instead of with drugs or radiation."

families noun

/ˈfæməliz/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

clitoridectomy noun

/ˌklɪtəˈrɛktəmi/

The surgical procedure to remove all or part of the clitoris; female circumcision

"The doctor performed a clitoridectomy on the young girl, a practice that is often seen as harmful. "

controversial adjective

/kɒn.tɹə.ˈvɜː.sjəl/ /kɑn.tɹə.ˈvɝ.si.əl/

Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.

"The school's new dress code was controversial, sparking debate among parents about its impact on students' freedom of expression. "

countries noun

/ˈkʌntɹiz/

(chiefly British) An area of land; a district, region.

"The rolling hills and quaint villages are typical features of the countries surrounding Oxford. "

cultures noun

/ˈkʌltʃərz/

The arts, customs, lifestyles, background, and habits that characterize a particular society or nation.

"Traveling abroad is a great way to experience different cultures. "

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

religions noun

/ɹəˈlɪd͡ʒənz/

Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.

"My brother tends to value religion, but my sister not as much."

foreskin noun

/ˈfɔːskɪn/ /ˈfɔɹskɪn/

The nerve-dense, retractable fold of skin which covers and protects the head of the penis in humans and some other animals.

"The female clitoral hood is homologous with the foreskin."

clitoral adjective

/ˈklɪtəɹəl/ /klɪˈtɔɹəl/

Of, or relating to the clitoris

"The clitoral stimulation helped her relax after a stressful day at work. "

clitoris noun

/ˈklɪtəɹɪs/ /klɪˈtɔɹɪs/

A sensitive elongated erectile organ at the anterior part of the vulva in female humans and mammals, homologous with the penis.

"The doctor explained that the clitoris is a very sensitive part of a woman's body. "

proscribed verb

/proʊˈskraɪbd/ /prəˈskraɪbd/

To forbid or prohibit.

"The law proscribes driving a car while intoxicated."