Episiotomy

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἐπίσιον ("pubis") + -tomy.

Full definition of episiotomy

Noun

1. (medical) A surgical incision through the perineum made to enlarge the vagina and assist childbirth.
• 2011, Caitlin Moran, How to be a Woman:The following eight hours were the worst of my life that haven't ended in an episiotomy.