Asked by Ashley Salesman on Jul 31, 2024
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Cutting away the clitoris plus part or all of the inner lips of the vulva is called
A) clitoridectomy.
B) excision.
C) infibulation.
D) intubation.
Clitoridectomy
A surgical procedure involving the partial or total removal of the clitoris, often performed as a form of female genital mutilation.
Excision
The act of removal by cutting, often referred to in medical contexts or in practices like female genital mutilation.
Vulva
The external part of the female genital organs, including the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and the openings of the vagina and the urethra.
- Understand the various methods and consequences of female genital mutilation.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the various methods and consequences of female genital mutilation.
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