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'''Mutilation''' is an act or injury that degrades the appearance or function of the (human) body, usually without causing death. The term is usually used to describe the victims of accidents, torture, physical assault, or certain premodern forms of [[punishment]]. Acts of mutilation may include [[amputation]], [[burn (injury)|burning]], [[flagellation]], [[ |
'''Mutilation''' is an act or injury that degrades the appearance or function of the (human) body, usually without causing death. The term is usually used to describe the victims of accidents, torture, physical assault, or certain premodern forms of [[punishment]]. Acts of mutilation may include [[amputation]], [[burn (injury)|burning]], [[flagellation]], or [[breaking wheel|wheeling]]. [[Circumcision]] and [[female genital cutting]] are viewed as mutilation with respect to the deprivation of the function of the excised tissue and the often involuntary nature of the procedures. In some cases, the term may apply to treatment of dead bodies, such as soldiers mutilated after they have been killed by an enemy. The traditional Chinese practice of [[Death by a thousand cuts|<i>língchí</i>]] is a form of mutilation that has captured the imagination of Westerners. |
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Some tribes practice [[ritual mutilation]] as part of an [[initiation ritual]]. |
Some tribes practice [[ritual mutilation]], such as circumcision, as part of an [[initiation ritual]]. |
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Mutilation is an act or injury that degrades the appearance or function of the (human) body, usually without causing death. The term is usually used to describe the victims of accidents, torture, physical assault, or certain premodern forms of punishment. Acts of mutilation may include amputation, burning, flagellation, or wheeling. Circumcision and female genital cutting are viewed as mutilation with respect to the deprivation of the function of the excised tissue and the often involuntary nature of the procedures. In some cases, the term may apply to treatment of dead bodies, such as soldiers mutilated after they have been killed by an enemy. The traditional Chinese practice of língchí is a form of mutilation that has captured the imagination of Westerners.
Some tribes practice ritual mutilation, such as circumcision, as part of an initiation ritual.
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