The Surgical Removal of the Foreskin is Called

Question

The surgical removal of the foreskin is called
A) circumcision.
B) orchidectomy.
C) tubectomy.
D) vasectomy.
E) pupectomy.

Accepted Answer

The surgical removal of the foreskin is a procedure known as circumcision. Option B is the surgical removal of the testicles. Option C is the surgical procedure of cutting or blocking the Fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization in women. Option D is the surgical procedure of cutting or blocking the vas deferens, which is a tube that transports sperm from the testes to the urethra in men. Option E is not a medical term.