Perineal hernia
perineal hernia n.
A hernia protruding through the pelvic diaphragm. Also called perineocele.
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perineal space n. Either of two perineal spaces, designated deep and superficial.
- Perineo-
perineo- pref. Perineum: perineotomy.
- Perineocele
perineocele per·i·ne·o·cele (pěr’ə-nē’ə-sēl’) n. See perineal hernia.