What is circumcision?

Answer 1

Circumcision is the removal (amputation) of a fold of skin, called the foreskin, from the end of the penis. The removal of the foreskin exposes the glans and urethral opening. It is more common in some cultures than others.

Circumcision is the removal of the prepuce (foreskin) that normally covers the glans of the man's penis. In many cases this is done in infancy when the prepuce is still fused to the glans it is simply torn apart (like tearing a fingernail from a finger) the prepuce is then either cut away or crushed of by a special mechanism. Note this is usually done for religious reasons there is however still a culture remaining in the USA where it is done "Ostensibly" for health benefits.

A circumcision operation is the amputation of the prepuce, or foreskin. the prepuce is the double layer of skin that covers and is able to slide back and forth over the glans of the penis. it is there to protect it's sensitivity and to help lubricate the sex act.

Answer 2

Male circumcision is usually an elective surgery to remove the foreskin (prepuce), a fold of skin that covers and protects the rounded tip of the penis (glans).

This surgery is most commonly done on newborns about 24 hours old

Circumcision for a newborn is usually done by a health professional at a clinic, in the hospital, or at an outpatient surgery center. During the procedure:

* The newborn is placed on a firm surface, often called a papoose board. Velcro straps are wrapped around the newborn's arms and legs to keep him very still during the procedure.

* The penis is cleaned.

* The surgical area is numbed with a local anesthetic while the baby remains awake. Local anesthetics include ring block, penile nerve block (dorsal penile nerve block or DPNB), or EMLA cream. General anesthesia may be used for males older than 2 to 3 months of age. When the baby is under general anesthesia, a caudal nerve block may be applied to provide postoperative pain relief.

* A sterile circumcision clamp or device is placed over the head of the penis. The three most common types of clamps used are the Gomco clamp, the Mogen clamp, and the Plastibell device. Each clamp has advantages and disadvantages, although differences between the clamps are often minor. Most doctors use the clamp they are most comfortable with.

* The foreskin is removed using a sterile scalpel or scissors

Answer 3

To be circumcised is to have the prepuce or foreskin removed from the penis.

Answer 4

Cutting off the foreskin and sometimes the frenulum of the penis.

Answer 5

Cutting the foreskin off the penis

Answer 6

Cutting off of the foreskin.