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circumcision in Greek

circumcision in Greek is περιτομή — circumcision means the surgical removal of the foreskin, often performed on infant boys for religious, cultural, or medical reasons.

circumcision in Greek

περιτομή
noun
Pronounced: peritomi
The surgical excision of the foreskin and usually all or most of the penile frenulum.

What does "circumcision" mean?

  1. noun The surgical removal of the foreskin, often performed on infant boys for religious, cultural, or medical reasons.
    "Circumcision is a longstanding religious rite in both Judaism and Islam."
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circumcision in a sentence

  • Circumcision is a longstanding religious rite in both Judaism and Islam.

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What is "circumcision" in Greek?

"circumcision" in Greek is περιτομή. circumcision means: The surgical removal of the foreskin, often performed on infant boys for religious, cultural, or medical reasons.

How do you pronounce περιτομή?

"circumcision" in Greek is περιτομή, pronounced "peritomi".

How do you use "circumcision" in a sentence?

Example: "Circumcision is a longstanding religious rite in both Judaism and Islam." In Greek, "circumcision" is περιτομή.

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