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perineotomy

DEFINITIONS OF: perineotomy

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n surgical incision into the perineum

Types:
episiotomy
surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth
Type of:
incision, section, surgical incision
the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
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