episiotomy
US /ɪˌpiː.siˈɑː.t̬ə.mi/
UK /ɪˌpiːz.iˈɒt.ə.mi/
名詞
会陰切開
a surgical cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth, to aid delivery and prevent rupture of tissues.
例:
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The doctor performed an episiotomy to prevent a severe tear.
医師は重度の裂傷を防ぐために会陰切開を行った。
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Not all births require an episiotomy.
すべての出産に会陰切開が必要なわけではない。