Meaning of the word circumcision in English

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circumcision

US /ˌsɝː.kəmˈsɪʒ.ən/
UK /ˌsɜː.kəmˈsɪʒ.ən/
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Noun

the action or practice of circumcising a young boy or man.

Example:
Religious circumcision is a common practice in many cultures.
The doctor explained the procedure of infant circumcision.
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