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clitoridectomy

/ˌklɪt.ər.ɪˈdek.tə.mi/

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noun

/ˌklɪt.ər.ɪˈdek.tə.mi/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее хирургическое удаление клитора, часто выполняемое как медицинская процедура или в рамках некоторых культурных практик.

A noun referring to the surgical removal of the clitoris, often performed as a medical procedure or as part of certain cultural practices.

  1. Surgical removal of the clitorisC2formalmedical

    A surgical procedure involving the partial or total removal of the clitoris, often performed for medical or cultural reasons.

    ruХирургическое удаление клитора

    • Clitoridectomy is sometimes performed as part of female genital mutilation practices.
    • The medical community generally condemns non-therapeutic clitoridectomy.
    • Historically, clitoridectomy was wrongly used to treat certain psychological conditions.
Forms
  • clitoridectomies plural form
  • clitoridectomies' possessive plural form
  • clitoridectomy's possessive singular form