<procedure> Division of the posterior aspect of the vagina and adjacent portion of the perineum to facilitate childbirth. ... Origin: vagino-+ perineum, + G. Tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(vaj´ĭ-no-per″ĭ-ne-ot´ә-me) incision of the vagina and perineum.
Type: Term Pronunciation: vaj′i-nō-per′i-nē-ot′ŏ-mē Synonyms: episiotomy
vaginoperineotomy Division of the posterior aspect of the vagina and adjacent portion of the perineum to facilitate childbirth.