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perineum Definition

peri·neum (per′ə nē′əm)

noun pl. -·ne′a-ə

the region of the body between the thighs, at the outlet of the pelvis; specif., the small area between the anus and the vulva in the female or between the anus and the scrotum in the male

Etymology: ModL < LL perinaeon < Gr perineon < peri-, around + inein, to discharge, defecate

perineum Related Forms
per′i·ne′al adjective
perineum Usage Examples

Possessives

  • woman: Nature is concerned with the survival of species not the state of an individual woman's perineum.

Converse of object

  • soften: AromaMum's Perineum Oil is a 100 % natural, preservative free oil to prepare and soften the perineum before giving birth.
  • massage: I've found some very interesting info on how midwifes believe now that massaging the perineum can increase the risk of tearing.

Adjective modifier

  • intact: The baby advanced well and Jane beautifully birthed her 11 lb 12 oz baby girl into my arms with an intact perineum.
  • sore: We have a great blend for sore perineum 's, after the birth, of lavendar and cypress oils.