Circumcision

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Overview

Circumcision in males involves the removal of the foreskin (also called the prepuce) from the head (or glans) of the penis. Circumcision is most often performed on infants, but is sometimes performed on older boys and men.

Circumcision is one of the earliest known forms of elective surgery. It is believed to have originated in Egypt approximately 15,000 years ago and to have spread to nearby regions through population migration.

Circumcision has been a commandment in Jewish la...Read the full article