Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
infibulate
verb
/ˈɪnfɪbjuːleɪt/
Definition
To secure or fasten something, often in a way that restricts movement.
Examples
- In certain cultures, some individuals may infibulate themselves for cultural or traditional practices.
- The surgeon had to infibulate the incision to prevent any complications during the healing process.
Meaning
Infibulate typically refers to the act of fastening or binding, especially in a medical or surgical context, where it denotes the process of narrowing or closing a bodily orifice.
Synonyms
- fasten
- bind
- restrict
- close
