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Circumcision, Female

Medical Definition:	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.
Also Called:	Clitoridectomy,Genital Mutilation, Female,Infibulation
Previously Indexed:	Circumcision (1990-1995)

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