perineotomy

Incision into the perineum to facilitate childbirth. SEE ALSO: episiotomy.

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per·i·ne·ot·o·my .per-ə-nē-'ät-ə-mē n, pl -mies surgical incision of the perineum

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peri·ne·ot·o·my (per″ĭ-ne-otґə-me) [perineum + -tomy] surgical incision through the perineum.

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perineotomy — noun surgical incision into the perineum • Hypernyms: ↑incision, ↑section, ↑surgical incision • Hyponyms: ↑episiotomy … Useful english dictionary
surgical incision — noun the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) • Syn: ↑incision, ↑section • Derivationally related forms: ↑incisive (for: ↑incision), ↑incise ( … Useful english dictionary
perineo- — combining form Etymology: New Latin perineum 1. : perineum perineocele perineoplasty perineotomy 2. : perineum and … Useful english dictionary

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