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Episiotomy

Noun

A surgical incision made in the perineum during childbirth to enlarge the vaginal opening.

Example sentence:

The doctor performed an episiotomy to aid in the delivery of the baby.

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Adjective

Pertaining to or relating to an episiotomy.

Example sentence:

The new mother was experiencing post-episiotomy discomfort.

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Local Usage

In local slang, "episiotomy" may refer to a clumsy or awkward action.

Example sentence:

John's attempt to fix the computer ended up being an episiotomy of the system.