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Circumcise
Meaning
Verb
●
To
surgically
remove
the
foreskin
(prepuce) from a penis.
●
In Circumcision:
To
surgically
remove
the
clitoris
(clitoridectomy),
clitoral hood
, or labia.
●
In Military, Nautical & Artillery:
To
trim
off the
portion
of the
barrel
liner
of a large-caliber
naval
gun
that
protrudes
from the
end of
the
barrel
as a result of
the
liner
slowly
stretching
from
prolonged
fire.
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Origin
circumcise
English
circumcido
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Circ
Snip
Cut
Related
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Abort
Mutilate
Baptise
Castrate
Impregnate
Breastfeed
Euthanize
Amputate
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