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|| varying
|| still in use
|| The [[foreskin ]] is pulled forward and previously partially cut off with a sharp stone, today with a razor blade.
|| partially bared glans, loss of sensitive tissue
|| very strong
|-
| '''Radical circumcision'''
|| in the [[United States ]] in newborns
|| most often a gynecologist, sometimes a general practitioner, less often a pediatrician
|| from an ancient tradition (originally to contain masturbation)
|-
| '''Radical circumcision'''
|| in [[Canada ]] and [[Australia]]
|| a doctor, mostly a gynecologist
|| from an ancient tradition (originally to contain masturbation)
|| shortly after birth
|| seldom
|| The [[foreskin ]] is completely cut away (after it has been incised and torn from the glans in babies and toddlers). Various devices are usually used for this. The frenulum is also sometimes removed.
|| completely bared glans, great loss of sensitive tissue, visible scar, mostly missing [[skin]] reserve for erections
|| extremely strong
| '''Subincision, lighter type'''<br>
(mostly in connection with previous circumcision)
|| some Aboriginal tribes in [[Australia]]
|| an amateur
|| Initiation rite