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Perinea vs Perineal - What's the difference?

perinea | perineal |

As a noun perinea

is plural of perineum.

As an adjective perineal is

referring to the region of the perineum.

perinea

Alternative forms

* perinaea *

Noun

(head)
  • perineal

    English

    Alternative forms

    *

    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