(Q1137446)

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episiotomy

surgical incision of the perineum and the posterior vaginal wall, usually performed during labor and sutured after delivery

  • perineotomy

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An incision of the posterior vaginal wall and a portion of the pudenda which enlarges the vaginal introitus to facilitate delivery and prevent lacerations. (English)
Episiotomy
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