Episiotomy Definition & Meaning

episiotomy
noun
  1. surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth

"Episiotomy" in song lyrics

See how episiotomy is used in real songs:

  • "routine episiotomy"
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  • "avoiding an episiotomy"
    AOL — AOL
  • "split episiotomy"
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