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===Female infibulation=== | ===Female infibulation=== | ||
Female infibulation is more complex. It includes excision of the labia majora and minora and sometimes the head of the clitoris. The vulva is sutured closed except for a small opening to allow for passage of urine and menstrual blood. The procedure is sometimes called ''pharaonic circumcision''.<ref name="peete2012" /> | Female infibulation is more complex. It includes [[excision]] of the labia majora and minora and sometimes the head of the clitoris. The vulva is sutured closed except for a small opening to allow for passage of urine and menstrual blood. The procedure is sometimes called ''pharaonic circumcision''.<ref name="peete2012" /> | ||
Female infibulation is classed as Type III female genital mutilation (FGM).<ref name="peete2012" /> | Female infibulation is classed as Type III female genital mutilation (FGM).<ref name="peete2012" /> | ||
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[[Category:Term]] | [[Category:Term]] | ||
[[Category:FGM]] | [[Category:FGM]] | ||
[[Category:Male genital mutilation]] | [[Category:Male genital mutilation]] | ||