Episiotomy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˌpiːziːˈɒtəmiː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Episiotomy is a noun meaning (medicine) A surgical incision through the perineum made to enlarge the vagina and assist childbirth.
Meaning
(medicine) A surgical incision through the perineum made to enlarge the vagina and assist childbirth.
Example Sentences
The following eight hours were the worst of my life that haven't ended in an episiotomy.
Word Forms
- episiotomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include perineotomy, vaginoperineoplasty, episiorrhaphy, vaginoperineorrhaphy, epididymotomy, perineoplasty.
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