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.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das die chirurgische Entfernung der Vorhaut des Penis bezeichnet, häufig als religiöser Ritus im Judentum und Islam oder aus medizinischen Gründen durchgeführt.

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.

   🇩🇪Beschneidung

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.

   🇩🇪Chirurgischer Eingriff

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