Meaning of perineum | Babel Free
/ˌpɛ.ɹɪˈniː.əm/Definitions
The region between the genitalia and anus.
Equivalents
Examples
“He was attacked with complete retention of urine, after a debauch, and six weeks afterwards an abscess formed in the perineum, which eventually burst, leaving a fistulous opening, through which the urine continued to be discharged to the period of his admission into the Hospital.”
“The prostate is surrounded by venous plexi and the perineum has a rich blood supply.”
“The perineum is diamond shaped and stretches from the pubic symphysis to the coccyx.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.