Genital cutting

Genital cutting

Genital cutting refers to genital modification and mutilation made to the human genitals using a cutting instrument. This terminology is often used in some literature specifically to avoid using the terms 'mutilation' or 'circumcision'. These practices can include:
* Male genital cutting (MGC)
* Female genital cutting (FGC)
* Sex reassignment of intersex children


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