vaginal

[vaj-uh-nl]

adjective

1. Anatomy, Zoology.,  pertaining to or involving the vagina.

2. pertaining to or resembling a sheath.

Other Word Forms

• vaginally adverb
• intervaginal adjective
• nonvaginal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of vaginal¹

First recorded in 1720–30; vagin(a) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Local estrogen therapy typically involves applying a topical, low-dose estrogen to the vaginal area to treat genitourinary symptoms of menopause such as vaginal dryness as well as recurrent urinary tract infections.

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“But the best thing I did? Are you ready for this? I did vaginal PRP.”

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Instead, two separate wombs are created - each with its own cervix - and, in some cases, a double vaginal canal.

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Extreme fatigue, changes in bowel habits like constipation or diarrhoea, and vaginal bleeding after menopause are also signs you should see your GP.

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Among them, 24 had vaginal deliveries, 11 had planned C-sections, and six had unplanned C-sections.

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