Definition
infibulated
adjective
- subjected to infibulation; having undergone a procedure in which the external genitalia are partially or completely sealed.
Usage: medical/anthropological term; often used in discussions of female genital mutilation (FGM); sensitive topic; used in clinical, educational, and human rights contexts
Examples
- Medical organizations work to protect girls from undergoing infibulated procedures.
- Healthcare providers in affected regions receive training to care for infibulated patients.
- Human rights advocates campaign against infibulated practices in certain communities.
- The study examined health complications in infibulated women.
- International health initiatives aim to end infibulated traditions.