circumcision

/ˌsɜːkəmˈsɪʒn/noun

उच्चारण सर्कम्सिज़न

ख़तना, सुन्नत

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1
[C, U]
the act of cutting off the skin at the end of the penis of a boy or man, for religious or medical reasons
ख़तना, सुन्नत
- Circumcision is a religious custom in some communities.
- The doctor advised circumcision for medical reasons.
2
[C, U]
female genital mutilation; the practice of cutting off part of the outer sex organs of a girl or woman, which is harmful and illegal in many countries
स्त्री ख़तना (हानिकारक प्रथा)
- Campaigners are working to end female circumcision.

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