circumcised Definition
- 1to remove the foreskin from the penis, usually for religious or cultural reasons
- 2to remove the clitoral hood from the clitoris, usually for medical reasons
Using circumcised: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "circumcised" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
In some cultures, male babies are circumcised shortly after birth.
Example
The doctor recommended that she be circumcised to alleviate her medical condition.
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Summary: circumcised in Brief
The verb 'circumcised' [ˈsərkəmˌsaɪzd] refers to the removal of the foreskin from the penis or the clitoral hood from the clitoris. This is usually done for religious, cultural, or medical reasons. Examples include male babies being circumcised shortly after birth and women being circumcised to alleviate medical conditions.
