perineum

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Pronunciation 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Synonyms 1.4.2 Derived terms 1.4.3 Translations

[edit] English

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[edit] Alternative spellings

• perinaeum

[edit] Etymology

From post-Classical Latin perineum (Classical perinaeon), from Ancient Greek περίνεος (perineos), from περί (“‘peri-’”) + ἰνέω (“‘I empty, evacuate’”).

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• IPA: /pɛɹɪˈniːəm/

[edit] Noun

perineum (plural perinea)

1. (anatomy) The region between the genital area and the anus in both sexes

[edit] Synonyms

• See aslo Wikisaurus:perineum

[edit] Derived terms

• perineal

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