# circumcised

/ˈsɝkəmˌsaɪzd/ (US) · /sˈɜːkəmsˌaɪzd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/circumcised
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

having had the removal of the foreskin from the penis. This is a common medical procedure performed for religious, cultural, or health reasons.

For teachers: 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.

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