Kegel exercise

[ key-guhl, kee- ]

noun
  1. Often Kegel exercises . exercise performed to strengthen the pubococcygeus and other muscles of the pelvic floor, in order to control incontinence, improve sexual response, etc.

Origin of Kegel exercise

1
Named after Arnold H. Kegel (1894–1981), American gynecologist
  • Also called Kegel.

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