1. to surgically remove the foreskin from the penis, typically for religious, cultural, or medical reasons
Usage: medical; religious

Examples

• Many Jewish families circumcise their sons on the eighth day after birth.
• The doctor explained the medical benefits and risks of choosing to circumcise.
• In some cultures, boys are circumcised as part of a coming-of-age ceremony.
• The parents decided to circumcise their newborn son for religious reasons.
• The procedure to circumcise is typically performed by a trained medical professional.
• Some families choose not to circumcise based on personal beliefs.