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perineum

The area of the body between the anus and the vulva in females, and between the anus and the scrotum in males.

Previous Definitions:	perifosine, perillyl alcohol, perimenopausal, perineal colostomy, perineal prostatectomy
Next Definitions:	perineural, perioperative, peripheral blood, peripheral blood lymphocyte therapy, peripheral blood smear

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