Associations to the word «Episiotomy»

Wiktionary

EPISIOTOMY, noun. (medical) A surgical incision through the perineum made to enlarge the vagina and assist childbirth.

Dictionary definition

EPISIOTOMY, noun. Surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth.

Wise words

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