Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
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Surgery performed on the female genitalia. |
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GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; consider also GENITALIA, FEMALE /surg or /surg with specific genital terms; also GENITAL DISEASES, FEMALE /surg or /surg with specific gynecol dis; check the tag FEMALE; DF: GYNECOL SURG PROCEDURES |
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Categories.
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Circumcision, Female - A general term encompassing three types of excision of the external female genitalia - Sunna, clitoridectomy, and infibulation. It is associated with severe health risks and has been declared illegal in many places, but continues to be widely practiced in a number of countries, particularly in Africa. |
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Hysterectomy - Excision of the uterus. |
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Sterilization, Tubal - Procedures that render the female sterile by interrupting the flow in the FALLOPIAN TUBE. These procedures generally are surgical, and may also use chemicals or physical means. |
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Definitions and Terms
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