Medical term:
infibulation
in·fib·u·la·tion
(in-fib'ū-la'shun),Closure of the vaginal vestibule by creating a fusion of the labia majora; typically done after excision of the labia minora and clitoris and incision of the labia majora to create raw surfaces that can be surgically joined by pinning so that they will eventually grow together; done for cultural, not medical, reasons.
See also: female circumcision.
See also: female circumcision.
[L. infibulo, to pin or clasp together, to join surgically (Celsus), fr. in- + fibula, pin, clasp]
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infibulation
Sexology(1) The masochistic stabbing of oneself with sharp objects (e.g., pins, needles, razors, etc.) in the genitals to evoke sexual pleasure and pain.
(2) The surgical modification of the external genitalia.
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in·fib·u·la·tion
(in-fib'yū-la'shŭn)Closure of the vaginal vestibule by creating a fusion of the labia majora; typically done after excision of the labia minora and clitoris and incision of the labia majora to create raw surfaces that can be surgically joined by pinning so that they will eventually grow together; done for cultural, not medical, reasons.
See also: female circumcision
See also: female circumcision
[L. infibulo, to pin or clasp together, to join surgically (Celsus), fr. in- + fibula, pin, clasp]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
infibulation
Female CIRCUMCISION with stitching together of the LABIA MAJORA so as to prevent sexual intercourse.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
Infibulation
A procedure where the tissue around the vagina is sewn shut, leaving only a small opening for the passage of urine and menstrual blood.
Mentioned in: Female Genital Mutilation
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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