episiotomy
epi·si·ot·o·my
noun \i-ˌpi-zē-ˈä-tə-mē, -ˌpē-\Definition of EPISIOTOMY
: surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening for obstetrical purposes during the birth process
See Origin of EPISIOTOMY
International Scientific Vocabulary episio- vulva (from Greek epision pubic region) + -tomy
First Known Use: 1878
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