vaginal

[ vaj-uh-nl ]

/ ˈvædʒ ə nl /

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adjective

Anatomy, Zoology. pertaining to or involving the vagina.

pertaining to or resembling a sheath.

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Origin of vaginal

First recorded in 1720–30; vagin(a) + -al¹

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She says marketing for vaginal hygiene products targeting teens is problematic because they’re grappling with issues of self-esteem and self-worth.
A feminine wash for teens? Angry parents and gynecologists are on a social media crusade.|Abigail Higgins|February 12, 2021|Washington Post
I hate that industry with a passion because it capitalizes on vaginal and vulvar shame.
A feminine wash for teens? Angry parents and gynecologists are on a social media crusade.|Abigail Higgins|February 12, 2021|Washington Post
Today she’s aiming her ire — and sizable social media following — at Vagisil, a vaginal care products company that launched a line for teens this summer.
A feminine wash for teens? Angry parents and gynecologists are on a social media crusade.|Abigail Higgins|February 12, 2021|Washington Post
Entrepreneur First -backed Juno Bio has launched a home test kit for women wanting to get a better understanding of their vaginal microbiome while also contributing data to further research into women’s health.
Juno Bio launches a vaginal microbiome test kit — targeting the women’s health data gap|Natasha Lomas|September 30, 2020|TechCrunch

Janebdar says the prevailing scientific understanding has been that a Lactobacillus dominant vaginal microbiome is healthy — but more recent studies suggest a more nuanced understanding is needed.
Juno Bio launches a vaginal microbiome test kit — targeting the women’s health data gap|Natasha Lomas|September 30, 2020|TechCrunch
Vaginal smears at this stage often showed nucleated cells characteristic of oestrus.
Aspects of Reproduction and Development in the Prairie Vole (Microtus ochrogaster)|Henry S. Fitch
Vaginal and rectal specula have been found: also a forceps for removing fractured pieces of bone from the surface of the brain.
Outlines of Greek and Roman Medicine|James Sands Elliott
Every woman will find this a most valuable assistant whenever a Vaginal Injection is desirable.
Treatise on the Diseases of Women|Lydia E. Pinkham
It is located about an inch below the Clitoris and is just above the Vaginal Orifice.
Private Sex Advice to Women|R. B. Armitage

vaginal

[ văj′ə-nəl ]

adj.

Of or relating to the vagina.

Relating to or resembling a sheath.