episiotomy

[ uh-pee-zee-ot-uh-mee, ep-uh-sahy- ]

noun

, Obstetrics, Surgery.

, plural e·pi·si·ot·o·mies.

1. an incision into the perineum and vagina to allow sufficient clearance for birth.

episiotomy

/ əˌpiːzɪˈɒtəmɪ /

noun

1. surgical incision into the perineum during the late stages of labour to prevent its laceration during childbirth and to make delivery easier

episiotomy

/ ĭ-pĭz′ē-ŏt′ə-mē,ĭ-pē′zē- /

1. Surgical incision of the perineum during vaginal childbirth to facilitate delivery.

Word History and Origins

Origin of episiotomy¹

1875–80; < Greek epísio ( n ) pubic region + -tomy

Word History and Origins

Origin of episiotomy¹

C20: from episio-, from Greek epision pubic region + -tomy