An Incision Made into the Vulva to Enlarge the Opening

question 28

Multiple Choice

An incision made into the vulva to enlarge the opening and prevent tearing during delivery of the baby is called a(n)

• A)episiotomy
• B)vulvotomy
• C)vulvectomy
• D)perineotomy
• E)episiectomy

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