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