perineum
IPA: pɝˈinʊm
noun
- (anatomy) The region between the human genitalia, especially the scrotum, and anus. The male perineum is between the scrotum and anus. The female perineum is between the vagina and anus.
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Examples of "perineum" in Sentences
- Subcutaneous tissue of perineum.
- Intact perineum/decreased episiotomy.
- Please see the articles pelvis and perineum.
- Pressure is exerted with the heel on the perineum.
- The perineum corresponds to the outlet of the pelvis.
- A guiche piercing is a body piercing on the perineum.
- The urethra of an affected child opens on the perineum.
- The anal triangle is the posterior part of the perineum.
- The urogenital triangle is the anterior part of the perineum.
- Other bands are carried to the medial side of the thigh and to the perineum.
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