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. )

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perineal

In 2023, it was revealed that 52 women who suffered third or fourth degree perineal tears between 2020-22 at Pinderfields Hospital did not get appropriate aftercare.

From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2024

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 report also highlighted better results for healthy moms, which it said would be more likely to have vaginal births and less likely to have perineal tearing.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 28, 2022

Second-degree means there is more involvement of the perineal muscles, but the tear doesn’t extend to the anus.

From Slate ● Apr. 22, 2019

The whole appliance is held in place below by means of perineal tubular rubber bands that connect with the waist-belt behind.

From Manhood Perfectly Restored Prof. Jean Civiale's Soluble Urethral Crayons as a Quick, Painless, and Certain Cure for Impotence, Etc. by Civiale Remedial Agency