General Anatomy · Multiple Systems · Medium
Perineum
Meaning: The region between the genitals and the anus.
In practice: The midwife supported the perineum during delivery to reduce the risk of tearing.
Word parts
- peri- means around
Many medical words are built from Greek and Latin parts like these, so learning a few helps you work out new terms.
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Which word means: Wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.
Answer: Peristalsis
Which word means: The microscopic functional unit of the kidney that filters blood and adjusts its contents to form urine.
Answer: Nephron
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