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Definition of Episiotomy

1. Noun. Surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth.

Definition of Episiotomy

1. Noun. (medical) A surgical incision through the perineum made to enlarge the vagina and assist childbirth. ¹

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Definition of Episiotomy

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Medical Definition of Episiotomy

1. A surgical incision into the perineum and vagina to prevent traumatic tearing during delivery. Origin: Gr. Tom = a cutting This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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Literary usage of Episiotomy

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Text-book of Obstetrics: Including the Pathology and Therapeutics of the by Franz Winckel (1890)
"Manton, WP : "A Plea for episiotomy." Am. Jour. ... Cohen has added to these four methods for episiotomy still another, his subcutaneous tenotomy of the ..."

2. Obstetrics: a manual for students and practitioners by Charles W. Hayt (1892)
"Is episiotomy ever indicated? It occasionally happens that a case is met with where laceration seems unavoidable. For example, before the perineum has ..."

3. Obstetrics, normal and operative by George Peaslee Shears (1916)
"episiotomy. Treatment.—Stenosis or atresia of the vulva usually requires nothing ... Very rarely incisions may be necessary; a modified episiotomy (Fig. ..."

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