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.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa a remoção cirúrgica do prepúcio do pênis, frequentemente realizada como rito religioso no judaísmo e no islã ou por indicação médica. Também pode se referir à circuncisão feminina, prática de remoção total ou parcial dos órgãos genitais femininos externos.

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.

   🇵🇹Circuncisão

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.

   🇵🇹Procedimento cirúrgico

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• circumcision's possessive singular form