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infibulation

/in-fib-yuh-ley-shuhn/US // ɪnˌfɪb yəˈleɪ ʃən //

阴部扣锁,扣锁,阴部扣留,阴部扣押

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : 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.

Examples

  • 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.