Another term sometimes used for a female genital alteration is ____.

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While the term "female genital mutilation" is commonly used to describe procedures that alter or remove parts of the female genitalia, the term "clitoral circumcision" is sometimes used specifically to refer to the removal of the clitoral hood, or prepuce. This term is controversial, as it has been argued that it seeks to legitimize a harmful practice by associating it with male circumcision, which is often seen as a benign procedure. The other answer choices do not accurately reflect the nature of female genital alterations.

Another Term Sometimes Used for a Female Genital Alteration Is