vaginal
Americanadjective
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Anatomy, Zoology. pertaining to or involving the vagina.
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pertaining to or resembling a sheath.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of vaginal
Example Sentences
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Two key factors influencing babies’ gut microbiomes are how they are born—C-section or vaginal birth—and whether they are breast fed or formula fed, researchers said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
The FDA has approved multiple HRTs to treat hot flashes, vaginal dryness and discomfort, and to prevent bone loss.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
The first batch of label changes include HRT products in systemic combination therapy, estrogen-alone therapy, progestogen-alone therapy for women with a uterus using systemic estrogen and topical vaginal estrogen therapy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
These DIY test kits containing a vaginal swab will be sent out more widely at some point this year.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
Unexplained vaginal bleeding and blood in urine during last two pregnancies; physician recommended sickle cell test.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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