Etymology

episio-

Today it means: Refers to the vulvar or perineal area in relation to the surgical procedures episiotomy, episiorrhaphy, or episioplasty. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἐπίσιον
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἐπίσιον“pubic region”
  2. English todayepisio-

From Ancient Greek ἐπίσιον (epísion, “pubic region”).

Words from the same roots

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episiotomy

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