A custom consisting of the surgical removal of the clitoris and part of the labia and sewing of the remaining labia so as to render coitus extremely difficult if not impossible.
The most extensive form of female circumcision, involving removal of the clitoris and both labia.
A surgical technique performed to seal the outer lips of the female genitalia (labia majora) in order to obstruct sexual intercourse, while allowing for a narrow opening solely intended for the passage of urine and menstrual blood, is commonly referred to as labia majora closure.
This practice refers to a form of female circumcision where the labia majora (the outer lips surrounding the vagina) are excised, and the vaginal entrance is narrowed.