Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Male Circumcision

Excision of the prepuce of the penis (FORESKIN) or part of it.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Excision of the prepuce of the penis (FORESKIN) or part of it.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Circumcision, Male
  • Circumcisions, Male
  • Male Circumcisions

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Aspects Covered

18 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, ethnology, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2007(1966)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E02w.218.085w.170w
  2. E04w.085w.170w
  3. E04w.950w.774.860.226w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Male Circumcision. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002944. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002944
  2. Male Circumcision. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circumcision
  3. Male Circumcision. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q83345