perineum

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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/

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Singular
perineum

Plural
perinea

perineum (plural perinea)

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

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