noun
- surgical removal of the clitoris, sometimes performed as part of female genital mutilation in certain cultural contexts
Usage: medical term; often discussed in contexts of human rights and medical ethics; considered a harmful practice by major health organizations
Examples
- Medical organizations worldwide have condemned clitorectomy as a harmful practice.
- The procedure known as clitorectomy is illegal in many countries due to health and human rights concerns.
- Public health initiatives aim to end the practice of clitorectomy in regions where it remains prevalent.
- Clitorectomy is recognized by the WHO as a form of female genital mutilation.
- Healthcare providers are trained to support survivors of clitorectomy and related procedures.