perineal

See also: périnéal

English

Alternative forms

Adjective

perineal (not comparable)

  1. Referring to the region of the perineum.
    His bicycle seat produced a great deal of perineal discomfort.
    Many mothers find the use of perineal massage eases their childbirth.

Usage notes

Not to be confused with peroneal nor peritoneal.

Derived terms
Derived terms
  • perineal membrane
  • superficial perineal pouch

Translations

Anagrams

Portuguese

Adjective

perineal (plural perineais, comparable)

  1. perineal

Romanian

Etymology

From French périnéal. Surface etymology is perineu +‎ -al.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [perineˈal]

Adjective

perineal m or n (feminine singular perineală, masculine plural perineali, feminine and neuter plural perineale)

  1. (anatomy) perineal

Declension
declension of perineal
singular plural
masculine neuter feminine masculine neuter feminine
nominative/
accusative		 indefinite perineal perineală perineali perineale
definite perinealul perineala perinealii perinealele
genitive/
dative		 indefinite perineal perineale perineali perineale
definite perinealului perinealei perinealilor perinealelor

Spanish

Adjective

perineal (plural perineales)

  1. perineal
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