clitoridectomy

clit·o·ri·dec·to·my

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [klit-er-i-dek-tuh-mee]
- /ˌklɪt ər ɪˈdɛk tə mi/
- /klˌɪtɔːrɪdˈektəmˌɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klit-er-i-dek-tuh-mee]
- /ˌklɪt ər ɪˈdɛk tə mi/

Definitions of clitoridectomy word

noun clitoridectomy the surgical removal of the clitoris: a form of female circumcision, esp practised as a religious or ethnic rite 3
noun clitoridectomy the surgical removal of part or all of the clitoris, specif. as a ritualistic practice in some traditional societies 3
noun plural clitoridectomy the excision of the clitoris, usually performed as part of female initiation rites, mainly among certain African peoples, but also sometimes used in various societies to curb sexual desire; female circumcision. 1
noun clitoridectomy Excision of the clitoris; female circumcision. 1
noun clitoridectomy (surgery) the surgical procedure to remove all or part of the clitoris; female circumcision. 0

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Origin of clitoridectomy

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; clitorid- (combining form representing Greek kleitorís (genitive kleitorídos) clitoris) + -ectomy

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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