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

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

Not all births involve perineal tearing, but it occurs often enough to be described as common.

From Slate • Jul. 28, 2021

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

From Washington Post • Oct. 4, 2019

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 Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)