Perineum
(noun)
- The area of skin and muscle between the anus and the genitals in both sexes.
- The area between the anus and the base of the genitals in the human body.
Origin:
From new latin, from greek perinaion, from peri- ("around") + en ("in") + -ion.
Examples:
- The perineum is a sensitive area that can be easily injured.
- Perineum is the part of the body that separates the anus from the genitals.
- The perineum is an area of the body that is often overlooked in discussions of sexual anatomy.
- It is important to keep the perineum clean and dry to avoid infection.
- Perineum massage is a technique that can be used to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor.