Definitions

1. noun

a surgical incision into the hymen, typically performed to alleviate symptoms of a hymenal problem or to facilitate childbirth in women with a narrow hymenal opening

“The doctor recommended a hymenotomy to relieve the patient’s discomfort during intimate activities.”

2. noun

a procedure to cut or stretch the hymen, often performed to restore hymenal integrity after an injury or to allow for sexual intercourse