episio-

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐπίσιον (epísion, “pubic region”).

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /əˌpiːziːoʊː/

Prefix

episio-

1. (medicine) Refers to the vulvar or perineal area in relation to the surgical procedures episiotomy, episiorrhaphy, or episioplasty.

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with episio-

See also

• vulvo-
• perineo-