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| − | '''Circumcised''' is an adjective applied to the incomplete [[penis]] and to males with an incomplete penis, which has had an essential, functional part (the [[foreskin]]) excised, resulting in a condition of male genital mutilation ([[MGM]]). Circumcised males have a life-long loss of [[Foreskin#Physiological_functions| physiological functions]] | + | '''Circumcised''' is an adjective applied to the incomplete [[penis]] and to males with an incomplete penis, which has had an essential, functional part (the [[foreskin]]) excised, resulting in a condition of male genital mutilation ([[MGM]]). Circumcised males have a life-long loss of [[Foreskin#Physiological_functions|physiological functions]]. Most experience [[Psychological issues of male circumcision|behavioral changes]]. |
| − | ''Circumcised'' is a Biblical term. It occurs 43 times in | + | ''Circumcised'' is a Biblical term. It occurs 43 times in the Bible. The first occurrence is in Genesis 17:10. It also is used as a noun to refer to the Hebrews. |
Family Court Judge Sir James Munby ruled in the case of [[Re B and G (children) (No 2) EWFC 3| B & G]] that excision of the functional [[foreskin]] of the penis constituted "significant harm''.<ref>Re B and G (Children) (No 2) [2015] EWFC 3, [2015]</ref> | Family Court Judge Sir James Munby ruled in the case of [[Re B and G (children) (No 2) EWFC 3| B & G]] that excision of the functional [[foreskin]] of the penis constituted "significant harm''.<ref>Re B and G (Children) (No 2) [2015] EWFC 3, [2015]</ref> | ||
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| + | * [[Uncircumcised]] | ||
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Revision as of 14:59, 10 June 2022
Circumcised is an adjective applied to the incomplete penis and to males with an incomplete penis, which has had an essential, functional part (the foreskin) excised, resulting in a condition of male genital mutilation (MGM). Circumcised males have a life-long loss of physiological functions. Most experience behavioral changes.
Circumcised is a Biblical term. It occurs 43 times in the Bible. The first occurrence is in Genesis 17:10. It also is used as a noun to refer to the Hebrews.
Family Court Judge Sir James Munby ruled in the case of B & G that excision of the functional foreskin of the penis constituted "significant harm.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ Re B and G (Children) (No 2) [2015] EWFC 3, [2015]