Episio-
episio- pref.
Vulva: episiotomy.
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[uh-pee-zee-ot-uh-mee, ep-uh-sahy-] /əˌpi ziˈɒt ə mi, ˌɛp ə saɪ-/ noun, plural episiotomies. Obstetrics, Surgery. 1. an incision into the perineum and vagina to allow sufficient clearance for birth. /əˌpiːzɪˈɒtəmɪ/ noun (pl) -mies 1. surgical incision into the perineum during the late stages of labour to prevent its laceration during childbirth and to make delivery easier […]