What is another word for FGM?
Pronunciation: [ˌɛfd͡ʒˌiːˈɛm] (IPA) 
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a practice of cutting and removing some or all of the female external genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs. It is a harmful practice that violates the rights of women and girls. FGM is also referred to as female circumcision, female genital cutting, or female genital mutilation/cutting. However, these synonyms are not accurate, as they may suggest a less severe practice or imply a medical procedure. The correct term to use is FGM, and it is important to educate the public on the harmful effects of this practice and work towards its eradication.
