Circumcision

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis: This is the primary medical and procedural meaning of "circumcision."
    • A religious rite involving this procedure: Specifically, it refers to the ritual act performed on male infants (typically on the eighth day after birth) as a covenant in Judaism (the brit milah) and as a practice in Islam.
    • A feast day in some Christian traditions: In the liturgical calendars of the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches, it refers to the feast day (January 1st) commemorating the circumcision of Jesus Christ.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The hospital offers counseling for parents considering circumcision for their newborn son.
    • The baby's circumcision will be performed by a mohel according to Jewish tradition.
    • The Feast of the Circumcision is observed on the eighth day after Christmas.
Advanced Usage
  • "Ritual circumcision": Emphasizes the religious or ceremonial aspect rather than a purely medical procedure.
    • Ritual circumcision is a cornerstone of Jewish identity.
  • "Neonatal circumcision": Specifies the procedure being performed on a newborn.
    • The debate over neonatal circumcision involves both medical and ethical considerations.
Variants and Related Words
  • Circumcise (verb): To perform the act of circumcision.
    • The decision to circumcise is a personal one for many families.
  • Uncircumcised (adjective): Not having undergone circumcision.
    • An uncircumcised male retains the foreskin.
Synonyms
  • Peritomy (medical term, rare)
  • Foreskin removal (descriptive)
Related Phrases
  • "The covenant of circumcision": A phrase used in Jewish theology to describe the religious significance of the rite.
    • Abraham entered into the covenant of circumcision with God.
Noun
  1. the act of circumcising; surgical removal of the foreskin of males
  2. the act of circumcising performed on males eight days after birth as a Jewish and Muslim religious rite
  3. (Roman Catholic Church and Anglican Church) feast day celebrating the circumcision of Jesus; celebrated on January 1st

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