Word Verb
circumcised
v.
C1 Advanced US /ˈsɝkəmˌsaɪzd/ UK /sˈɜːkəmsˌaɪzd/ cir·cum·cised
Definition
v.having had the removal of the foreskin from the penis. This is a common medical procedure performed for religious, cultural, or health reasons.
v.having undergone the surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis. Often used in medical contexts to describe a patient's status or to discuss the procedure's prevalence in specific populations.
Examples
“The doctor confirmed that the patient was circumcised.”
“The study compared the health outcomes of circumcised and uncircumcised men over a ten-year period.”
“While the practice is common in many cultures, the medical community continues to debate the long-term benefits and risks associated with being circumcised.”
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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