Female genital mutilation (FGM) used to be known as 'female circumcision' and is widely practised throughout Africa and the Middle East. The term 'female circumcision' is inappropriate, as it is not simply removal of the clitoral prepuce but a rather gross procedure often involving clitoridectomy and with no degree of precision or skill. The term 'female genital mutilation' is more appropriate and is now in common use.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/female-genital-mutilation