HyperDic: perineotomy

English > 1 sense of the word perineotomy:
NOUNactperineotomysurgical incision into the perineum
English > perineotomy: 1 sense > noun 1, act
Meaningsurgical incision into the perineum.
Narrowerepisiotomysurgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth
Broaderincision, section, surgical incisionThe cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
Spanishperineotomía

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