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Vulvectomy

Noun: A surgical procedure involving the complete or partial removal of the vulva - the external female genitalia.

Example sentence: After being diagnosed with vulvar cancer, Sarah had to undergo a vulvectomy to ensure the removal of all affected tissues.

Noun (Alternative Sense): The removal of specific parts of the vulva as a treatment for certain medical conditions.

Example sentence: In some cases, a partial vulvectomy may be performed to manage chronic vulvar pain.