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episiotomy

/ɪˌpɪziˈɒtəmi/

/ɪˌpɪziˈɑːtəmi/

episiotomynoun

episiotomies

/ɪˌpɪziˈɒtəmi/

/ɪˌpɪziˈɑːtəmi/

Translations

The doctor performed an episiotomy during the childbirth.

Врач провел эпизиотомию во время родов.

Definitions

A surgical incision made in the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening during childbirth.

The doctor performed an episiotomy to facilitate the baby's birth.

The act or procedure of performing such an incision during delivery.

Routine episiotomy is now discouraged in many hospitals.

Synonyms

perineal incision

obstetric perineal incision

episiotomyadjective

/ɪˌpiːziˈɒtəmi/

/ɪˌpiziˈɑtəmi/

Used attributively before a noun to describe something related to an episiotomy (e.g., episiotomy scar, episiotomy rate).

Definitions

Relating to or resulting from an episiotomy.

Her episiotomy scar healed within a few weeks.