| circumcision | <procedure, surgery> The surgical removal of end of the prepuce of the penis. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| circumcision, female | A general term encompassing both the excision of a portion of the external female genitalia (sunna and pharaonic circumcision) and infibulation. Although it is associated with severe health risks and has been declared illegal in many places, it is widely practiced in a number of countries, particularly in africa. (12 Dec 1998) |