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Pronunciation / Transliteration: peˈɾi.ne.u
"Os músculos do períneo sustentam os órgãos pélvicos."
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2 senses- 1
The region of the body situated between the pubic symphysis and the coccyx, encompassing the structures that form the pelvic floor.
"During childbirth, the obstetrician carefully monitors the perineum to prevent severe tearing." - 2
Specifically, the surface area between the anus and the scrotum in males, or between the anus and the posterior labial commissure of the vulva in females.
"Pain or discomfort in the perineum can be a symptom of various pelvic floor disorders."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin perineum, which traces back to the Ancient Greek perinēon (περίνεον), a compound combining peri- (meaning "around") and a root related to emptying or discharging. The term entered medical and anatomical terminology in the early modern period to designate the area between the anus and the genital organs.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Perineum" is said worldwide
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périnée
Transliteration: pe.ri.ne
"Le renforcement du périnée est particulièrement important après l'accouchement."
Damm
Transliteration: dam
"Der Damm muss während der Geburt besonders geschützt werden."
perineo
Transliteration: peˈri.ne.o
"Gli esercizi per il perineo aiutano a tonificare i muscoli pelvici."
periné
Transliteration: pe.ɾiˈne
"El masaje del periné puede ayudar a preparar el cuerpo para el parto."
períneo
Transliteration: peˈɾi.ne.u
"Os músculos do períneo sustentam os órgãos pélvicos."
गुदा और जनناंग के बीच का क्षेत्र
Transliteration: guda aur jananaang ke beech ka kshetra
Script: गुदा और जननांग के बीच का क्षेत्र
"श्रोणि तल के व्यायाम पेरिनियम की मांसपेशियों को मजबूत करते हैं।"
会阴
Transliteration: huì yīn
"产后盆底肌康复对会阴部位的恢复非常重要。"
회음
Transliteration: hoe-eum
"임산부들은 출산을 위해 회음부 마사지를 하기도 합니다."
会陰
Transliteration: einin
"骨盤底筋群は会陰部を支える重要な筋肉です。"
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