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perineal

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˌpɛɹɪˈniəl/
  • /ˌpɛɹəˈniəl/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -iːəl

1

adj

Meaning 1

Referring to the region of the perineum.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • His bicycle seat produced a great deal of perineal discomfort.
  • Many mothers find the use of perineal massage eases their childbirth.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective

Meaning 2

of or relating to the perineum

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • perineal pains

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.

Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: perineální — perineal
  • Esperanto: perinea — perineal
  • French: périnéal — perineal
  • Italian: perineale — perineal
  • Persian: عجانی — perineal
  • Polish: kroczowy — perineal
  • Portuguese: perineal — perineal
  • Romanian: perineal — perineal
  • Slovene: perinealen — perineal
  • Spanish: perineal — perineal