noun
- Plural of clitorectomy; surgical procedures involving partial or complete removal of the clitoris, typically performed for medical or cultural reasons.
Usage: Medical/surgical term; Often associated with female genital mutilation (FGM) in cultural contexts; Used in medical, anthropological, and human rights discourse
Examples
- Medical organizations worldwide have condemned clitorectomies performed without medical necessity.
- The study examined the health consequences of clitorectomies in affected populations.
- International human rights groups work to prevent clitorectomies in regions where the practice persists.
- Clitorectomies are considered a form of gender-based harm by the World Health Organization.
- Healthcare providers receive training on supporting survivors of clitorectomies.