Author: Glossary
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Perineuritis
Inflammation of the sheath enveloping nerve fibers.
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Perineurial
Concerning the perineurium, the sheath around a bundle of nerve fibers.
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Tears of the perineum
Laceration of the perineum during delivery. There are four degrees of severity caused by overstretching of the vagina and perineum during delivery. Fetal malposition increases the chance of tears occurring.
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Posterior perineorrhaphy
The removal and repair of a rectocele.
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Anterior perineorrhaphy
Surgical repair of anterior perineum and vaginal wall to correct a cystocele.
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Perineometer
An apparatus for measuring the pressure or force that is produced in the vagina when the pubococcygeus and levator ani muscles are contracted voluntarily.
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Perineocele
A hernia in the region of the perineum, between the rectum and vagina or between the rectum and prostate.
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Perinatal programming
The triggering of illnesses in adults by events that occurred during development within the womb.
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Perimysiitis
Inflammation of the sheath surrounding a muscle.
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Perimyositis
Inflammation of the connective tissue around a muscle. Inflammation of the tissues surrounding a muscle.