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 _____.

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


Answer: A

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