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Clitoridectomy
| Clitoridectomy | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Clitorectomy |
| Specialty | Gynecology |
Clitoridectomy or clitorectomy is the surgical removal, reduction, or partial removal of the clitoris.[1] It is rarely used as a therapeutic medical procedure, such as when cancer has developed in or spread to the clitoris. Commonly, non-medical removal of the clitoris is performed during female genital mutilation.[2]
- ^ Hiort, O. (2014). Understanding differences and disorders of sex development (DSD). Basel: Karger. ISBN 9783318025583.
- ^ "New study shows female genital mutilation exposes women and babies to significant risk at childbirth" (Press release). World Health Organization. 2006-06-02. Archived from the original on June 2, 2006.
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