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Definition of Perineum

Perineum: The area between the anus and the scrotum in the male and between the anus and the vulva (the labial opening to the vagina) in the female. An episiotomy is a surgical procedure to widen the outlet of the birth canal to facilitate delivery of the baby and avoid a jagged rip of the perineum.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 3/26/1998 2:27:00 PM

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