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vulvitis

American  
[vuhl-vahy-tis] / vʌlˈvaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

  1. inflammation of the vulva.

vulvitis British  
/ vʌlˈvaɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of the vulva

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Etymology

Origin of vulvitis

From New Latin, dating back to 1855–60; vulva, -itis

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Diphtheritic vulvitis occasionally occurs, and erysipelas of the vulva may follow wounds, but since the use of antiseptics is rarely seen.

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