Noun: episiotomy u,pee-zee'ó-tu-mee or u,pi-see'ó-tu-mee
- Surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and facilitate delivery during childbirth
"The obstetrician decided an episiotomy was necessary to prevent tearing"
Derived forms: episiotomies
Type of: perineotomy
Encyclopedia: Episiotomy