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Abbreviations

FR - Foreskin Restoration

Foreskin Restoration is a process for creating a reasonable facsimile of the natural foreskin.

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KOT - Keep On Tugging

Generally used as a simple expression of encouragement or to express determination to other restorers.  Similar to "Git-R-Done!"

MC - Male Circumcision

Male Circumcision is the term most commonly used by proponents of Male Genital Mutilation.

MGM - Male Genital Mutilation

Male Genital Mutilation is an accurate description of the practice of male circumcision.  A parallel to Female Genital Mutilation, both are generally performed for similar social and du

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NOHARMM - National Organization to Halt the Abuse and Routine Mutilation of Males

NOHARMM (National Organization to Halt the Abuse and Routine Mutilation of Males) is a non-profit, educational and direct-action men's network organized against circumcision of healthy male infants and children.

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NORM - National Organization for Restoring Men

NORM (National Organization for Restoring Men) is a non-profit support group for men who have concerns about being circumcised, are considering foreskin restoration, or are in the process of restoring their foreskins.

OB/GYN

Obstetrician/Gynecologist. A doctor specializing in the female genitalia and childbirth, but with no particular expertise in the male anatomy.  The Ob/Gyn often performs circumcisions on baby boys even though the Ob/Gyn is not the infant's doctor and will not see the infant if there are complications from the circumcision.

POE - Point of Equilibrium

When tugging the foreskin during restoration, the point (actually a line around the penis) where tension of the skin towards the glans and towards the base of the penis is equal.  Commonly used as a reference point when installing T‐tape to ensure the tension is balanced on both sections of skin.

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