Etymology · Ancient Greek
ἐπίσιον
2 English words descend from Ancient Greek ἐπίσιον, most common first.
- episiotomyA surgical incision through the perineum made to enlarge the vagina and assist childbirth.
- episio-Refers to the vulvar or perineal area in relation to the surgical procedures episiotomy, episiorrhaphy, or episioplasty.