episiotomy
US /ɪˌpiː.siˈɑː.t̬ə.mi/
UK /ɪˌpiːz.iˈɒt.ə.mi/
名詞
會陰切開術
a surgical cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth, to aid delivery and prevent rupture of tissues.
範例:
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The doctor performed an episiotomy to prevent a severe tear.
醫生進行了會陰切開術以防止嚴重撕裂。
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Not all births require an episiotomy.
並非所有分娩都需要會陰切開術。