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Definition of Clitoral amputation
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Clitoral amputation: A surgical procedure in which all or part of the clitoris and sometimes also the labia are removed. Clitoral amputation is a form of female circumcision (female genital mutilation). Also called clitorectomy or clitoridectomy.