The most extreme form of female genital cutting (FGC)in which the clitoris and all of the inner lips are removed,part of the outer lips are removed,and the raw edges of the outer lips are stitched together to cover the urethral opening and the vaginal entrance,with only a small opening left for the passage of urine and menstrual fluid is called _____.

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The extreme form of FGC described in the question is known as infibulation. A) Ovariotomy involves the surgical removal of the ovaries and is not related to FGC. B) Excision refers to the removal of the clitoral hood or part or all of the clitoris and/or the inner labia, but it does not involve the sewing of the outer labia together. D) Clitoridectomy involves the removal of the clitoris but does not involve the sewing of the outer labia together.

The Most Extreme Form of Female Genital Cutting (FGC)in Which