title: Female genital mutilation: balancing intolerance of the practice with tolerance of culture.
authors.affiliation: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195, USA.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Bashir
mesh_terms: D019093:Circumcision, Female / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000145:classification / Q000208:ethnology*; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States; D016387:Women's Health