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 ep  sion, 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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| Noun | 1. | 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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