perineal

[ per-uh-nee-uhl ]

adjective

1. Anatomy. of or relating to the perineum, the area extending from the anus to the vulva in the female and to the scrotum in the male:

   Prenatal perineal massage reduces the amount of tearing a woman experiences during childbirth.

Word History and Origins

Origin of perineal¹

perine(um) ( def ) + -al ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Nearly a dozen patients alleged unnecessary suturing or crude comments about it: Brock told several plaintiffs he inserted an “extra stitch” in their perineal areas to make them “tighter” after childbirth, the lawsuit said.

From Los Angeles Times

For example, a backdrop wall of deep green Evergreen shrubs to frame a palette of easy-care bright green and red grasses, combined with pops of contrasting perineal color.

From Seattle Times

Use of the device, called a perineal post, is known to cause nerve damage, but this was not mentioned on her consent form.

From New York Times

One woman sought help because she had no idea how to care for her third-degree perineal tear.

From New York Times

Hemorrhoids occur when someone puts too much pressure on their perineal areas, particularly when they are obese, or if they do heavy lifting on a regular basis.

From Fox News