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Perianal vs Perineal - What's the difference?

perianal | perineal |

As adjectives the difference between perianal and perineal

is that perianal is of or pertaining to the areas immediately around the anus while perineal is referring to the region of the perineum.

perianal

English

Adjective

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  • Of or pertaining to the areas immediately around the anus.

    • Anagrams

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    perineal

    English

    Alternative forms

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    Adjective

    (-)
  • Referring to the region of the perineum.
    • region of the body
  • :* His bicycle seat produced a great deal of perineal discomfort.
    • medical procedure
  • :* Many mothers find the use of perineal massage eases their childbirth.

    • Derived terms

    * deep perineal pouch * perineal body * perineally * perineal membrane * superficial perineal pouch