vaginitis

[ vaj-uh-nahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the vagina.

vaginitis

/ ˌvædʒɪˈnaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the vagina

Word History and Origins

Origin of vaginitis¹

First recorded in 1840–50; vagin(a) + -itis

Example Sentences

It is the cause in most cases of blindness in infants (p. 205) and also of vulvo-vaginitis in girl babies.

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In specific vaginitis, a solution of potassium permanganate (1 to 1000) should be used as a douche twice daily.

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If Dioviburnia will cure specific vaginitis, anemia, etc., so will a cobblestone make excellent soup.

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The results of untreated gonorrhoeal vaginitis are serious and far-reaching.

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He considers it of great importance, claiming that granular vaginitis has a vital relation to abortion.

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