Circumcise (verb)

1. To surgically remove the foreskin from the penis.
2. To remove a part of an organ or tissue.

Origin:

The word "circumcise" comes from the latin word "circumcidere" meaning to cut around. it was first recorded in english in the 14th century.

Examples:

1. The baby boy was circumcised in accordance with Jewish tradition.
2. Circumcision is a common practice in some cultures.
3. The doctor performed the circumcision on the newborn baby.
4. The surgery was to circumcise the patient's tumor.
5. Circumcising the foreskin is an important part of some religious rituals.