### Question
What is the definition of female genital mutilation?


### Answer
The definition of **female genital mutilation** is as follows in *18 U.S.C. § 116*:

> any procedure performed for non-medical reasons that involves partial or total removal of, or other injury to, the external female genitalia, and includes—


(1) a clitoridectomy or the partial or total removal of the clitoris or the prepuce or clitoral hood

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 116*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 7-ASSAULT**

