Related MeSH Hierarchy (4)
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Therapeutics [E02] » Cosmetic Techniques » Body Modification, Non-Therapeutic » Circumcision, Female
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04] » Body Modification, Non-Therapeutic » Circumcision, Female
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04] » Urogenital Surgical Procedures » Gynecologic Surgical Procedures » Circumcision, Female
Anthropology, Education, Sociology, and Social Phenomena [I] » Social Sciences [I01] » Anthropology » Anthropology, Cultural » Culture » Circumcision, Female
Description
A general term encompassing three types of excision of the external female genitalia - Sunna, clitoridectomy, and infibulation. It is associated with severe health risks and has been declared illegal in many places, but continues to be widely practiced in a number of countries, particularly in Africa. MeSH
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