Definitions for perineum

perineum per·i·ne·um

Spelling: [per-uh-nee-uh m]
IPA: /ˌpɛr əˈni əm/

Perineum is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 202 anagrams from letters in perineum (eeimnpru).

Definitions for perineum

noun

  1. the area in front of the anus extending to the fourchette of the vulva in the female and to the scrotum in the male.
  2. the diamond-shaped area corresponding to the outlet of the pelvis, containing the anus and vulva or the roots of the penis.

Origin of perineum

1625-35; New Latin Greek períneon, períneos, perínaios, apparently equivalent to per(i)- peri- + ine-, ina-, stems of ineîn, inân to evacuate, empty + -(i)os, -(i)on

Examples for perineum

Cases in which the perineum is apparently intact, but in which the sphincter is not united (Figs. 35, 36).

This we do to protect the perineum, in order to prevent laceration.

This condition is indicated by frequent twitchings of the ejaculatory and compressor muscles in the perineum.

I pointed out before that breeches which pressed on the perineum sometimes led to the practice of masturbation.

There is a passage almost more interesting with regard to prophylaxis of rupture of the perineum.

If the perineum has not been previously shaved, this is now done.

Interference with the rectal functions often follows tedious cases of labor where the child's head remains long in the perineum.

These are really but leggins, which run only to the perineum and are simply tied by outer points to a strap from each hip.

There is a passage, also, almost more interesting with regard to prophylaxis of rupture of the perineum.

The perineum may become so friable as to tear, as De Lee says, "like wet paper."

Word Value for perineum
Scrable

12

Words with friends

16

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