episiotomy
The origin and history of episiotomy.
Etymology
Episiotomy is formed from episio-, meaning the pubic region, and -tomy, meaning a surgical incision. Both parts trace back to Ancient Greek words meaning the pubic area and to cut.
The origin and history of episiotomy.
Episiotomy is formed from episio-, meaning the pubic region, and -tomy, meaning a surgical incision. Both parts trace back to Ancient Greek words meaning the pubic area and to cut.
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