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Female Circumcision

Definition: Female circumcision, also known as female genital mutilation (FGM), is a practice that involves altering or removing parts of a female's external genitalia.

Senses:

1. Medical Sense: In a medical context, female circumcision refers to the surgical removal or alteration of the female genitalia, which is considered a harmful practice by the World Health Organization.
2. Cultural Sense: In some cultures, female circumcision is performed for various reasons including traditions, rituals, or misguided beliefs about chastity and purity.

Sample Sentences:

1. The discussion around female circumcision sparks debates about human rights and bodily autonomy.
2. Due to its harmful consequences, the global efforts to eradicate female circumcision have intensified.
3. Her community's practice of female circumcision made her question the cultural norms she grew up with.

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