| Title | episiotomy |
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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary epi·si·ot·o·my ETYMOLOGY International Scientific Vocabulary episio- vulva (from Greek epision pubic region) + -tomy DATE 1878 : surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening for obstetrical purposes during the birth process Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 episiotomy episi·ot·omy / i7pi:si5CtEmi; NAmE -5B:tEmi / noun(pl. -ies) (medical 医) a cut that is sometimes made at the opening of a woman's vagina to make the birth of a baby easier or safer 会阴切开术 Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged ep·i·si·ot·o·my \ˌepəˌsīˈäd.əmē\ noun Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary episio- + -tomy : surgical incision of the vulvar orifice for obstetrical purposes during parturition |
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