circumcision

noun5

1. •
   The surgical excision of the foreskin and usually all or most of the penile frenulum.

   • So say I , did the Covenant of circumcision, in that he that was circumcised was bound to keep the whole Law Gal 5. 3. — 1697
2. •
   (Philippines) Other surgeries involving the incision or partial excision of the foreskin or penile frenulum without total posthetomy.

   • The ancient Egyptians practiced circumcision by creating a dorsal incision in the foreskin.
3. •
   (Judaism) Pharisaic circumcision.
4. •
   The surgical excision of the clitoral hood of the clitoris; female circumcision.
5. •
   (euphemistic, nonstandard) The surgical excision of the clitoris; clitoridectomy.