Clinophobia
Clinophobia: An abnormal and persistent fear of going to bed. Sufferers from clinophobia experience anxiety even though they realize that going to bed normally should not threaten their well-being. However, because they worry about having nightmares or wetting the bed, they often remain awake and develop insomnia. Insomnia then can become a real threat to their well-being.
“Clinophobia” is derived from the Greek “klinein” (to bend, slope or incline, as one does during sleep) and “phobos” (fear). Another medical term containing “clino-“is “clinodactyly” meaning a finger that is curved to the side.
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Clitoral: Pertaining to the clitoris, the small elongated erectile body in the female homologous with the penis in the male.
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Clitoral amputation: A surgical procedure in which all or part of the clitoris and sometimes also the labia are removed. Clitoral amputation is a form of female circumcision (female genital mutilation). Also called clitorectomy or clitoridectomy.
- Clitorectomy
Clitorectomy: A surgical procedure in which all or part of the clitoris and sometimes also the labia are removed. Clitorectomy is a form of female circumcision (female genital mutilation). Also called clitoridectomy or clitoral amputation.