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infibulationnoun
an act of fastening, especially the stitching together of the labia to prevent intercourse
Etymology: From infibulare, from in- + fibula ‘brooch’.
Webster Dictionary
Infibulationnoun
the act of clasping, or fastening, as with a buckle or padlock
Infibulationnoun
the act of attaching a ring, clasp, or frame, to the genital organs in such a manner as to prevent copulation
Etymology: [L. infibulare, infibulatum, to clasp, buckle, or button together; pref. in- in + fibula clasp, buckle: cf. F. infibulation.]
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Infibulation
Infibulation is the surgical modification or mutilation of the genitals in males and females, particularly the foreskin, labia minora and labia majora. This can range from suturing to complete removal, with each done for different reasons.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of infibulation in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of infibulation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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