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

The outermost layer is the renal fascia, the second layer is the perineal fat capsule, and the third layer is the renal capsule.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022

Birth Through Perineal Perforation.—Occasionally there is perineal perforation during labor, with birth of the child through the opening.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Walter L. (Walter Lytle) Pyle