episio-

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prefix
  1. Refers to the vulvar or perineal area in relation to the surgical procedures episiotomy, episiorrhaphy, or episioplasty.

Pronunciation

/əˌpiːziːoʊː/

Word forms

episio-

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐπίσιον (epísion, “pubic region”).

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