episiotomy
US /ɪˌpiː.siˈɑː.t̬ə.mi/
UK /ɪˌpiːz.iˈɒt.ə.mi/
名词
会阴切开术
a surgical cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth, to aid delivery and prevent rupture of tissues.
示例:
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The doctor performed an episiotomy to prevent a severe tear.
医生进行了会阴切开术以防止严重撕裂。
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Not all births require an episiotomy.
并非所有分娩都需要会阴切开术。