Definitions for episiotomy
əˌpi ziˈɒt ə mi, ˌɛp ə saɪ-epi·sioto·my

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1. episiotomynoun

   surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth

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1. episiotomynoun

   A surgical incision through the perineum made to enlarge the vagina and assist childbirth.

2. Etymology: From ἐπίσιον.

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1. Episiotomy

   Episiotomy, also known as perineotomy, is a surgical incision of the perineum and the posterior vaginal wall generally done by a midwife or obstetrician. Episiotomy is usually performed during second stage of labor to quickly enlarge the opening for the baby to pass through. The incision, which can be done from the posterior midline of the vulva straight toward the anus or at an angle to the right or left (medio-lateral episiotomy), is performed under local anesthetic (pudendal anesthesia), and is sutured after delivery. Its routine use is no longer recommended, as perineal massage, a form of the Plastic surgeon's principle of 'skin tissue expansion' applied to the opening of the vagina, is an alternative painless method of enlarging the opening for baby. Despite this, it is one of the most common surgical procedures specific to women. In the United States, as of 2012, it was performed in 12% of vaginal births. It is still widely practiced in many parts of the world, including Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China, and Spain.

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1. episiotomy

   An episiotomy is a surgical incision or cut made in the perineum — the tissue area between the vagina and the anus — during childbirth to widen the vaginal opening and facilitate the delivery process. This procedure was once a routine part of childbirth, but it's now typically performed only when certain complications arise.

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1. Episiotomy

   An episiotomy, also known as perineotomy, is a surgically planned incision on the perineum and the posterior vaginal wall during second stage of labor. The incision, which can be midline or at an angle from the posterior end of the vulva, is performed under local anesthetic, and is sutured closed after delivery. It is one of the most common medical procedures performed on women, and although its routine use in childbirth has steadily declined in recent decades, it is still widely practised in many parts of the world including Latin America, Poland, Bulgaria, India and Qatar.

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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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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of episiotomy in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of episiotomy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=episiotomy
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Episiotomy
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Episiotomy
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=episiotomy