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plural noun

  1. of episiotomy

episiotomy (əˌpiːzɪˈɒtəmɪ Pronunciation for episiotomy ) 

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noun

(plural) -mies
  1. surgical incision into the perineum during the late stages of labour to prevent its laceration during childbirth and to make delivery easier

Word Origin

C20: from episio-, from Greek epision pubic region + -tomy

Example Sentences Including 'episiotomies'

In view of the high rates, it is possible that episiotomy rates are over-reported by recording perineal tears as episiotomies.
British Medical Journal (2002)
The intervention rates, including episiotomies , are given as a percentage of all births at the unit.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
They are often prescribed after episiotomies and the tears that occur naturally in childbirth.
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