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episiotomy

Noun CEFR B2
əˌpiːziːˈɒtəmiː

Definitions

A surgical incision through the perineum made to enlarge the vagina and assist childbirth.

Equivalents

Españolepisiotomía
Françaisépisiotomie
Portuguêsepisiotomia
10 more languages

Examples

“The following eight hours were the worst of my life that haven't ended in an episiotomy.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

episkyros episode Episodes Episodic episodic dyscontrol syndrome episodic memory

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