perine
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The area between the anus and the genitals
- noun
- /ˈpɛrɪn/
- Specialized
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perineo
- After childbirth, many women experience discomfort in the perine due to its stretching.
Examples
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Most Valuable Player, Samaje Perine.
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Hello, Mrs. Perine?
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The Hawks aren't just relying on Perine for yards.
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Perine finished the season with games of 297, 214, and 226.
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Hendrickson has its typical three-headed running attack of Perine, Layne Griggs, and Breylin Davis.
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The perine is an important area to consider during an anatomical examination.
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In women, the perine is located between the vaginal opening and the anus.
Synonyms
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8.8
The area of the body between the anus and the genitals
has identical meaning but is a different written form
Surface Forms
Etymology
Perine comes from Greek and contains the part peri- meaning 'around', the same peri- you see in perimeter ('around the edge'); the word was used for the tissue 'around' the genitals and anus. So, perine today means the area 'between' the anus and the genitals.