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perineotomy

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perineotomy - surgical incision into the perineum

surgical incision, incision, section - the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)

episiotomy - surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth

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