Meaning & use

Perineal

adjective·Academic

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Relating to or affecting the perineum, the area of the body between the anus and the genitals.

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The patient experienced perineal discomfort following the medical procedure.

Perineal massage is sometimes recommended to women in the final weeks of pregnancy.

A note on using this word

"Perineal" is a technical anatomical term used primarily in medical, obstetric, and clinical contexts.

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