Definition of "episiotomy" [episiotomy]

• Surgical incision of the perineum during childbirth to facilitate delivery. (noun)

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• "When I the word episiotomy, I pushed with all my might, and the baby's head and right hand slipped out."
• "An episiotomy is a procedure wherein the doctor takes a pair of scissors and cuts you down there!"
• "An episiotomy is a surgical incision of the perineum that enlarges the vaginal outlet."