Circumcising: meaning, definitions and examples

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circumcising

 

[ ˌsɜr.kəmˈsaɪ.zɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical procedure

Circumcising refers to the surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis. This procedure is commonly performed on newborn males for various cultural, religious, or medical reasons. The practice is prevalent in certain cultures and religions, often associated with rituals and beliefs surrounding cleanliness and health. It can also be performed later in life for medical conditions or personal reasons.

Synonyms

cut, remove, resect

Examples of usage

  • In some cultures, circumcising infants is a traditional practice.
  • Health professionals may recommend circumcising boys for medical benefits.
  • Parents often deliberate on whether circumcising their child is right.
  • Circumcising has been a topic of debate in modern medicine.

Translations

Translations of the word "circumcising" in other languages:

🇵🇹 circuncisão

🇮🇳 खतना करना

🇩🇪 Beschneidung

🇮🇩 khitan

🇺🇦 обрізання

🇵🇱 obrzezanie

🇯🇵 割礼 (かつれい)

🇫🇷 circoncision

🇪🇸 circuncisión

🇹🇷 sünnet

🇰🇷 할례 (halrae)

🇸🇦 ختان (khatān)

🇨🇿 obřízka

🇸🇰 obriezka

🇨🇳 割礼 (gēlǐ)

🇸🇮 obrezovanje

🇮🇸 umskurð

🇰🇿 кесу

🇬🇪 ცირკუმციზია (ts'irk'umts'izia)

🇦🇿 kəsik

🇲🇽 circuncisión

Word origin

The term 'circumcision' comes from the Latin word 'circumcidere', which means 'to cut around'. This word combines 'circum', meaning 'around', and 'caedere', meaning 'to cut'. Historically, the practice dates back thousands of years and has significant cultural and religious roots, particularly in Judaism, where it symbolizes the covenant between God and Abraham. In Islam, circumcision is also practiced as a rite of passage and part of religious tradition. The procedure has been adopted in various cultures worldwide for reasons ranging from hygiene to cultural identity. Over time, both the medical community and society have continuously debated the necessity and ethics of circumcision, leading to diverse opinions and practices surrounding this procedure.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,702, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.