circoncision

circumcision

noun seer-kohn-see-ZYON Rare

Origin: Latin circumcisio, a cutting around

Usage Note

Circoncision refers to the surgical removal of the foreskin, practised as a religious rite in Judaism (brit milah) and Islam, and also as a medical or cultural procedure. The verb circoncire means to circumcise, and the past participle circoncis functions as an adjective. The topic is discussed openly in French medical and religious contexts.

Examples

"La circoncision est pratiquée dès la naissance dans certaines traditions."

Natural Translation

Circumcision is performed at birth in some traditions.

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