Circumcision

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Circumcision is the surgical removal of the prepuce (foreskin) covering the glans of the penis. The practice of circumcision has existed for thousands of years as part of cultural and religious teachings. It was highly regarded as a rite of passage to adulthood and a hygienic process. Over the past decades, cultural changes and new research have led to a closer examination of the circumcision practice. Recent knowledge of female circumcision has also fueled the discussions on the validity of male circumcision.