perinæum

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See also: perinaeum

English

Noun

perinæum (plural perinæa)

  1. obsolete typography of perinaeum
    • 1884, Thomas Addis Emmet, The Principles and Practice of Gynæcology, Henry C. Lea’s Son & Co.; third edition, Chapter XIX, page 360:
      When there is no laceration of the perinæum, nor a dilatation of the vaginal outlet from rectocele, the operation described as applicable for the anterior wall may be of itself sufficient to cure a partial procidentia.