"female genital cutting" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} female genital cutting (uncountable)
  1. Female genital mutilation. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Amputation, Genitalia, Violence
    Sense id: en-female_genital_cutting-en-noun-PLeOrK56 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Child abuse

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