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Episiotomy

Medical Definition: An incision of the posterior vaginal wall and a portion of the pudenda which enlarges the vaginal introitus to facilitate delivery and prevent lacerations.
Guide Notes: do not use /util except by MeSH definition

Episiotomy Medical Definitions and Terms

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