Episiotomy
Obstetrics & GynecologyImportant
A surgical incision of the perineum made during childbirth to widen the vaginal opening.
Korean
회음절개술
분만 시 질 입구를 넓히기 위해 회음부를 절개하는 수술.
French
Épisiotomie
Incision chirurgicale du périnée pratiquée pendant l'accouchement pour élargir l'ouverture vaginale.
Word parts
episi/oRoot(Greek) Vulva-tomySuffix(Greek) Incision, cutting