perineal

American  

[per-uh-nee-uhl] / pɛr əˈni əl /

adjective

1. Anatomy. of or relating to the perineum, the area extending from the anus to the vulva in the female and to the scrotum in the male.

   Prenatal perineal massage reduces the amount of tearing a woman experiences during childbirth.

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Etymology

Origin of perineal

perine(um) ( def. ) + -al ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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perineal

Testimony reopened scars of unnecessary episiotomies, which prosecution witness Mack equated to a perineal tear.

From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026

Her son Sam had been born prematurely via a forceps delivery several days before and the harrowing procedure resulted in a major perineal tear.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2023

For example, a backdrop wall of deep green Evergreen shrubs to frame a palette of easy-care bright green and red grasses, combined with pops of contrasting perineal color.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 16, 2023

I stumbled through my oral presentation, reporting diligently that the patient exhibited no perineal numbness.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 4, 2019

The observations as to the subsequent purification in connection with the perineal band ceremony apply to this ceremony also.

From The Mafulu Mountain People of British New Guinea by Robert Wood Williamson