episio-

US/əˌpiːziːoʊː/

prefix

Refers to the vulvar or perineal area in relation to the surgical procedures episiotomy, episiorrhaphy, or episioplasty.

OriginAncient Greek ἐπίσιον →
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Meanings

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  1. medicineRefers to the vulvar or perineal area in relation to the surgical procedures episiotomy, episiorrhaphy, or episioplasty.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekἐπίσιον“pubic region”
  2. Englishepisio-

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

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APA

episio-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/episio-

MLA

“episio-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/episio-. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “episio-,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/episio-.

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