What is the meaning of Circumcision?

The surgical excision of the foreskin of the penis; posthetomy.

  1. Other surgeries involving the incision or partial excision of the foreskin or penile frenulum without total posthetomy (as opposed to pharisaic circumcision).

    Other surgeries involving the incision or partial excision of the foreskin or penile frenulum without total posthetomy (as opposed to pharisaic circumcision).

    The surgical excision of the clitoral hood of the clitoris; female circumcision (a form of female genital mutilation when done without medical justification).

    The surgical excision of the clitoris; clitoridectomy (a form of female genital mutilation when done without medical justification).

    Source: wiktionary.org