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infibulation /in·fib·u·la·tion/ (in-fib″u-la´shun) the act of buckling or fastening as if with buckles, particularly the practice of fastening the prepuce or labia minora together to prevent coitus. Infibulation A procedure where the tissue around the vagina is sewn shut, leaving only a small opening for the passage of urine and menstrual blood. Mentioned in: Female Genital Mutilation How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Also, thanks to two obstetric nurses on my staff and two sheiks, we are engaging in a campaign in the region to eradicate the mutilation of female genitals and infibulation. Third-degree FGM includes the above as well as infibulation, or the sewing up of the vagina to the diameter of a pencil. In Type 3, pharaonic circumcision or infibulation, the clitoris, minor labia, and part of the major labia are all removed and the remaining tissue pinned or sewn together, leaving only two small openings for the exit of urine and menses. |
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