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1. (n.) episiotomy
a surgical incision into the perineum and vagina to allow sufficient clearance for childbirth.
Etymology: (1875–80; < Gk ep&imacracute;sio(n) pubic region + -tomy)
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1. (noun) episiotomy
surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth
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1. episiotomy
An incision of the posterior vaginal wall and a portion of the pudenda which enlarges the vaginal introitus to facilitate delivery and prevent lacerations.
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