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  1. Circumcision - Wikipedia

    Circumcision is a surgical procedure that removes the foreskin from the human penis. In the most common form of the operation, the foreskin is extended with forceps, then a circumcision …

  2. Circumcision (male) - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 20, 2024 · Circumcision is a surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis, also called the foreskin. The procedure is fairly common for newborn boys in parts of the world, …

  3. Pros and Cons of Circumcision - Healthline

    May 2, 2025 · Circumcision refers to the surgical removal of the skin covering the head of the penis, known as foreskin. In the United States, almost 8 out of 10 people with a penis are …

  4. Circumcision: Procedure, Benefits, Risks & Recovery

    Jan 31, 2024 · Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis. Benefits include a lower risk of some diseases. Risks include common surgical complications.

  5. Circumcision: A Parent's Choice - HealthyChildren.org

    Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin, exposing the tip of the penis. Circumcision is usually performed by a doctor in the first few days after birth.

  6. Circumcision Benefits - MedlinePlus

    Jul 30, 2024 · Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin, the skin that covers the tip of the penis. Read about the medical benefits and risks to circumcision.

  7. Circumcision: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care

    May 14, 2025 · Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis. The foreskin is the layer of skin that covers the glans (head of the penis). This procedure can be performed in …

  8. Circumcision in men - NHS

    Read about the medical reasons why circumcision in men may be necessary and what happens before, during and after the procedure.

  9. Circumcision in Men: Procedure, Benefits, and Risks - Patient

    Nov 17, 2024 · Circumcision is an operation to remove the fold of skin, called the foreskin, that covers the tip of the penis. Circumcision is mostly performed on babies and young children, …

  10. Circumcision: Is It Safe? Is it Painful? How Is It Performed?

    What is a circumcision? A circumcision is a surgical procedure that removes the foreskin (the loose tissue) covering the glans (rounded tip) of the penis. Circumcision may be performed for …