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perineal region

[per-uh-NEE-ul REE-jun]
nounpl: perineal regions
região perineal
1. The anatomical area in both males and females between the anus and the genitalia; the surface region of the perineum
The perineal region requires careful examination during physical assessment.
A região perineal requer exame cuidadoso durante a avaliação física.
2. In medical and anatomical contexts, the diamond-shaped area that forms the inferior boundary of the pelvis
Trauma to the perineal region may result in significant complications.
Trauma na região perineal pode resultar em complicações significativas.
Synonyms
perineumperineal areaperineal space

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região perineal
Standard medical terminology used across Brazil
Portugal
região perineal
Standard medical terminology used in Portuguese medicine
Medical communities
períneo
More informal shortened form in clinical contexts
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