About The Medical Condition Clitorectomy

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Clitorectomy Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Clitorectomy?

A general term encompassing three types of excision of the external female genitalia - Sunna, clitoridectomy, and infibulation. It is associated with severe health risks and has been declared illegal in many places, but continues to be widely practiced in a number of countries, particularly in Africa.

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