For Circumcision we have terms and definitions in 11 topics. The topics are Baby, Body Modification, Health, Jewish History, Judaism, Medical, Pediatrics, Pregnancy, Sex, Sexual Health and Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

Circumcision (Baby)

The surgical removal of the sheath of skin (called a foreskin) that covers the head of the penis.

Circumcision (Body Modification)

The removal of the foreskin of the penis is practiced by several cultures, often for religious reasons. The organ rarely needs this minor surgery for actual function purposes.

Circumcision (Health)

Surgical procedure to remove the skin covering the end of the penis, called the foreskin.

Circumcision (Jewish History)

(from Latin, "to cut around"). The minor surgical removal of the skin covering the tip of the penis. In Judaism, it is ritually performed when a boy is eight days old in a ceremony called brit milah,which indicates that the ritual establishes a covenant between God and the individual. In Islam, it is performed at any time up to the age of puberty, depending on the cultural tradition (e.g., birth, 7 years, puberty, etc.). See also baptism.

Circumcision (Judaism)

(from Latin, "to cut around"). The minor surgical removal of the skin covering the tip of the penis. In Judaism, it is ritually performed when a boy is eight days old in a ceremony called brit milah,which indicates that the ritual establishes a covenant between God and the individual. In Islam, it is performed at any time up to the age of puberty, depending on the cultural tradition (e.g., birth, 7 years, puberty, etc.). See also baptism.

Circumcision (Medical)

The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis

Circumcision (Pediatrics)

Surgical procedure to remove the skin covering the end of the penis, called the foreskin.

Circumcision (Pregnancy)

A circumcision is a procedure where the foreskin is removed from the penis of male infants.

Circumcision (Sex)

The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis, or, in some cultures, the clitoral hood, clitoris and/or labia.

Circumcision (Sexual Health)

An operation to remove the foreskin of the penis. See also Female Circumcision.

Circumcision (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)

An operation that removes the foreskin of a male's penis. When performed, it is usually done soon after a boy is born.

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