Mesh term Body Modification, Non-Therapeutic
Browse to parent terms:Cosmetic Techniques
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Description
The wounding of the body or body parts by branding, cutting, piercing (BODY PIERCING), or TATTOOING as a cultural practice or expression of creativity or identity.Browse to child terms:
Body Piercing
Circumcision, Female
Circumcision, Male
Tattooing
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