The most extreme form of female genital cutting (FGC) involves the removal of the clitoris, all of the inner lips, and part of the outer lips. The remaining parts of the outer lips are then stitched together. This form of FGC is called _____.

A. ovariotomy
B. excision
C. infibulation
D. clitoridectomy


C. infibulation

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