perineorrhaphy

noun

per·​i·​ne·​or·​rha·​phy ˌper-ə-nē-ˈȯr-ə-fē How to pronounce perineorrhaphy (audio)
plural perineorrhaphies
: suture of the perineum usually to repair a laceration occurring during labor

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“Perineorrhaphy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/perineorrhaphy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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