circumaction

/ˌsɜːrməkˈækʃən/ or /ˌsɜːrməkˈækʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of circumcising, especially in a mass or ritual sense.

“The practice of circumcision was a common circumaction in many ancient cultures.”

Synonyms

  • circumcision
  • excision

Antonyms

  • infibulation