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AAP - American Academy of Pediatrics

American Academy of Pediatrics - An organization of 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

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AMA - American Medical Association

The mission of the American Medical Association is to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.  Report 10 of the Council on Scientific Affairs (I-99) identifies that the AMA does not recommend routine infant circumcision.

BJU - British Journal of Urology

The British Journal of Urology is a leading urological journal and is the official journal of the British Association of Urological Surgeons.  The British Journal of Urology changed its name to BJU International in 1999.

BMJ - British Medical Journal

The British Medical Journal (BMJ) is a partially open-access medical journal. It is among the most influential and widely read peer-reviewed general academic journals in the field of medicine in the world.

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BUFF - Brothers United for Future Foreskins

Brothers United for Future Foreskins - A restoration organization formed in 1982 that publicized the use of tape in non-surgical restoration methods.

CI - Coverage Index

The Foreskin Coverage Index (C.I.) is a pictorial guide of flaccid and erect penises displaying varying amounts of foreskin.  These photos provide a standard reference useful in gauging foreskin coverage of the penis.

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EBM - Evidence-Based Medicine

Evidence-based Medicine is applying the best available scientific evidence to medical decision making.

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FIG - Fear, Ignorance and Greed

Fear, Ignorance, and Greed are the three primary motivations for circumcision.

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