Circumcision, Female

**Definition:** A general term encompassing three types of excision of the external female genitalia - Sunna, clitoridectomy, and infibulation. It is associated with severe health risks and has been declared illegal in many places, but continues to be widely practiced in a number of countries, particularly in Africa.

**Tree numbers:** - E02.218.085.165 - E04.085.165 - E04.950.300.200 - I01.076.201.450.199

**Synonyms:** - Female Circumcision