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episiotomy

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e·pis·i·ot·o·my  (-pz-t-m, -pz-)
n. pl. ep·i·si·ot·o·mies
Surgical incision of the perineum during childbirth to facilitate delivery.
[Greek epsion, pubic region + -tomy.]
episiotomy [ip-peez-ee-ot-tom-ee]
Noun
pl -tomies an operation involving cutting into the area between the genitals and the anus sometimes performed during childbirth to make the birth easier
episiotomy  (-pz-t-m, -pz-)
Surgical incision of the perineum during vaginal childbirth to facilitate delivery.
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Noun1.episiotomy - surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth
perineotomy - surgical incision into the perineum
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Women who had undergone a normal vaginal delivery with an episiotomy were randomised to have the incision site cleaned with either tap water or procaine spirit.
Solutions, techniques and pressure in wound cleansing by Australian Nursing Journal
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) published a comprehensive study of episiotomy (surgical resection of the perineum--the skin between the vaginal opening and the anus).
Madhouse: A Tragic Tale of Megalomania and Modern Medicine by Gollaher, David / Journal of Social History
11) In 2005, a major government review of episiotomy concluded that the benefits of the procedure don't outweigh the harm.
Women & pregnancy by National Women's Health Report
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