infibulation

[ in-fib-yuh-ley-shuhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

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

First recorded in 1640–50; infibulate ( def )

Infibulation was practiced in two ways,—by a ring through the prepuce or by a bandage around it.

The practice of infibulation was very common in India, from religious motives.

For this infibulation of girls, as it is a substance not subject to corruption, they use the fibres of the asbestos.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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