infibulation

[ in-fib-yuh-ley-shuhn ]

noun
  1. the stitching together of the vulva, often after a clitoridectomy, leaving a small opening for the passage of urine and menstrual blood.

  2. the similar stitching of the male prepuce.

Origin of infibulation

1
First recorded in 1640–50; see origin at infibulate

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