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circumcision in Persian

ختنه xatne

/ˌsɜː(ɹ)kəmˈsɪʒən/

circumcision in Persian: ختنه (xatne), سنت (sonnat). In English, circumcision means the surgical excision of the foreskin and usually all or most of the penile frenulum.

Persian words for circumcision

removal of foreskin from penis
ختنه xatne, سنت sonnat

English meaning of circumcision

  1. noun The surgical excision of the foreskin and usually all or most of the penile frenulum.
  2. noun Pharisaic circumcision.
  3. noun Other surgeries involving the incision or partial excision of the foreskin or penile frenulum without total posthetomy.
  4. noun The surgical excision of the clitoral hood of the clitoris; female circumcision.

Full definition of circumcision

circumcision in a sentence

  • The ancient Egyptians practiced circumcision by creating a dorsal incision in the foreskin.

Synonyms of circumcision

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Questions about circumcision in Persian

What is the meaning of circumcision in Persian?
Circumcision in Persian is ختنه (xatne), سنت (sonnat).
معنی circumcision چیست؟
Circumcision: ختنه (xatne), سنت (sonnat).
What does circumcision mean in English?
Circumcision means the surgical excision of the foreskin and usually all or most of the penile frenulum.

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