What is Pillow Angel?
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The term for a mentally disabled individual that has had their physical growth stunted by various (and highly controversial) medical procedures. Various reasons for the act include added convenience for the caregivers as well as improved quality of life for the subject.
For females the procedure can include removal of the uterus and breast reduction
"The Ashley Case" is one of, if not the first, cases of a pillow angel.
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