Episiotomy
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| Episiotomy | |
|---|---|
| Term | Episiotomy |
| Short definition | a surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the tissue between the vagina and anus to prevent tearing of this tissue during childbirth |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Episiotomy (definition) a surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the tissue between the vagina and anus to prevent tearing of this tissue during childbirth
==Episiotomy (overview)==