perineal

[ per-uh-nee-uhl ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of perineal¹

perine(um) ( def ) + -al ¹( def )

Example Sentences

At Ido-ido, which is Kuni, the petticoats ceased, and there was only the perineal band.

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

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The pubic louse usually infests the hairs of the pubis and the perineal region.

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The perineal band, made of bark cloth, is the one article of dress which is universally worn by both men and women.

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The observations as to the subsequent purification in connection with the perineal band ceremony apply to this ceremony also.

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