noun
- surgical procedures involving the fastening together of body parts, especially as a form of female genital cutting
Usage: medical; anthropological
Examples
- The medical journal discussed the health complications associated with infibulations.
- Anthropologists have documented various cultural practices including infibulations in certain regions.
- International health organizations work to prevent harmful infibulations.
- The study examined the long-term effects of infibulations on women’s health.
- Medical professionals receive training on treating patients who have undergone infibulations.