What does FGM/C stand for?

What does FGM/C stand for?

FGM/C stands for female genital mutilation or cutting. FGM/C is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as “all procedures involving the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons”. FGM/C is also sometimes referred to as female genital mutilation (FGM) or female genital cutting (FGC) giving rise to the combined term FGM/C. The practice is also sometimes referred to as female circumcision.