Meaning & use
circumcise
To surgically remove the foreskin from a penis, often for religious, cultural, or medical reasons.
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Many families choose to circumcise their newborn sons shortly after birth.
The procedure to circumcise an infant is typically brief and performed by a doctor.
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The related noun is "circumcision," which names the procedure itself.
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