circumcision

A noun referring to the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis, often performed as a religious rite in Judaism and Islam, or for medical reasons.

• 🌐اسم يشير إلى العملية الجراحية التي يتم فيها قطع أو إزالة القلفة (الجلدة) التي تغطي رأس العضو الذكري، وغالبًا ما تُجرى لأسباب دينية في اليهودية والإسلام أو لأسباب طبية أو ثقافية.

1. Religious rite B2 formal medical

   The act of removing the foreskin of a male, performed as a religious ceremony in Judaism and Islam, typically eight days after birth.

   • The baby's circumcision was performed according to Jewish tradition.
   • In many Muslim communities, circumcision is a significant religious rite.
   • The family celebrated the circumcision with a special ceremony.

   🌐الختان

2. Surgical procedure B2 formal medical

   The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis, often performed for medical, religious, or cultural reasons.

   • The doctor explained the risks and benefits of circumcision.
   • Circumcision is sometimes recommended to prevent certain infections.
   • The procedure of circumcision is usually quick and performed under local anesthesia.

   🌐إجراء جراحي

• circumcisions plural form
• circumcisions' possessive plural form
• circumcision's possessive singular form