episiotomy
pronunciation
How to pronounce episiotomy in British English:
UK [ɪˌpi:siˈɒtəmi]
How to pronounce episiotomy in American English:
US [ɪˌpisiˈɑtəmi]
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- Noun:
- surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth
Word Origin
- episiotomy (n.)
- 1869, from comb. form of Greek epision "the pubic region" + -tomy "a cutting."
Example
- 1. Some women find a decrease in sexual sensation after an episiotomy .
- 2. Influence of pubes shaving on infection rate of lateral episiotomy incision .
- 3. Episiotomy and repair episiotomy and repair .
- 4. Blunt suture needles used for episiotomy repair to assess safety and efficiency .
- 5. Routine episiotomy is associated with poor healing , and longer hospital stays .