episiotomy
[ uh-pee-zee-ot-uh-mee, ep-uh-sahy- ]
/ əˌpi ziˈɒt ə mi, ˌɛp ə saɪ- /
noun, plural e·pi·si·ot·o·mies. Obstetrics, Surgery.
an incision into the perineum and vagina to allow sufficient clearance for birth.
Origin of episiotomy
1875–80; < Greek
epísio(n) pubic region +
-tomy
Words nearby episiotomy
episio-,
episioperineorrhaphy,
episioplasty,
episiorrhaphy,
episiostenosis,
episiotomy,
episode,
episodic,
episodic memory,
episome,
epispadias
British Dictionary definitions for episiotomy
episiotomy
/ (əˌpiːzɪˈɒtəmɪ) /
noun plural -mies
surgical incision into the perineum during the late stages of labour to prevent its laceration during childbirth and to make delivery easier
Word Origin for episiotomy
C20: from
episio-, from Greek
epision pubic region +
-tomy
Medical definitions for episiotomy
episiotomy
[ ĭ-pĭz′ē-ŏt′ə-mē, ĭ-pē′zē- ]
n.
Incision of the perineum during childbirth to ease delivery.
Scientific definitions for episiotomy
episiotomy
[ ĭ-pĭz′ē-ŏt′ə-mē, ĭ-pē′zē- ]
Surgical incision of the perineum during vaginal childbirth to facilitate delivery.