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uncircumcision


Meanings
  • Noun

    The state of not having been circumcised.

    - "The uncircumcised male population is a minority in the United States."
    - "Uncircumcision is a common practice in certain religious and cultural communities."

Variants
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uncircumcised , uncircumcision , uncircumcisions
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'incircumcisio', meaning 'not circumcised'.


Trivia
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  1. Uncircumcision was a common practice in ancient Egypt and Greece.

  2. The foreskin contains specialized cells that produce natural lubrication, which some studies suggest may have health benefits.

  3. In the United States, the rate of uncircumcision has been declining since the 1970s.


Related Concepts
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  1. Circumcision: The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis.


Culture
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Uncircumcision has cultural and religious significance in various communities, including some Jewish, Muslim, and African cultures. It is sometimes referred to as 'intact' or 'natural' circumcision, and the decision to be circumcised or not is a matter of personal choice or cultural practice.

How to Memorize "uncircumcision"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a penis that has not been cut or altered in any way. Visualize the foreskin covering the head of the penis.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'uncircumcision' with the idea of 'natural' or 'intact'. Think of it as the opposite of 'circumcision'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Uncut, Unaltered, Uncircumcised' to remember the meaning of the word.


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