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perineotomy

/ˌpɛr.ɪ.niˈɒt.ə.mi/

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noun

/ˌpɛr.ɪ.niˈɒt.ə.mi/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий хирургический разрез промежности, обычно выполняемый для облегчения родов или лечения некоторых состояний.

A medical term for a surgical incision made into the perineum, typically performed to facilitate childbirth or to treat certain conditions.

  1. Surgical incision into the perineumC2formalmedical

    A medical procedure involving a cut made into the perineum, often performed during childbirth to enlarge the vaginal opening.

    ruХирургический разрез промежности

    • The doctor performed a perineotomy to assist with the delivery.
    • A perineotomy is sometimes necessary to prevent severe tearing.
    • Recovery from a perineotomy typically takes a few weeks.

    Synonymsepisiotomy

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  • perineotomies' possessive plural form
  • perineotomy's possessive singular form