Definition of "clitorectomy" [clitorectomy]

• The surgical procedure to remove all or part of the clitoris; female circumcision (noun)

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• "As to the comments on women and clitorectomy, that is practiced in some African societies."
• "The first word I thought of was "clitorectomy". said Miss Cellania on April 2, 2008 2:37 PM."
• "The natural allies to young women in societies practicing clitorectomy are actually young men who want their partners to experience sexual pleasure."