Episiotomy
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Episiotomy | |
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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)==