Asked by Cynthia Garcia on Jul 31, 2024

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Sewing the outer lips of the vulva together to cover the urinary and vaginal entrances, leaving only a small opening for the passage of urine and menstrual blood is called

A) clitoridectomy.
B) excision.
C) infibulation.
D) intubation.

Infibulation

A form of female genital mutilation that involves the narrowing of the vaginal opening through the creation of a covering seal.

Urinary Tract

The system in the human body responsible for producing, storing, and eliminating urine, consisting of kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.

Outer Lips

The external folds of skin surrounding the openings of the vagina, also known as the labia majora in human anatomy.

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Araceli ShellyAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The practice of sewing the outer lips of the vulva together to cover the urinary and vaginal openings is called infibulation. Clitoridectomy refers to the removal of the clitoris, excision is a general term for cutting or removing tissue, and intubation refers to inserting a tube into the body for medical purposes.