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
- : 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.
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