episiotomy

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

noun,plural e·pi·si·ot·o·mies.Obstetrics, Surgery.

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

Origin of episiotomy

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

Words Nearby episiotomy

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British Dictionary definitions for episiotomy

episiotomy

/ (əˌpiːzɪˈɒtəmɪ) /

nounplural -mies

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

Origin of episiotomy

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

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Scientific definitions for episiotomy

episiotomy

[ ĭ-pĭz′ē-ŏt′ə-mē, ĭ-pē′zē- ]

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

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