vulvovaginitis

[ vuhl-voh-vaj-uh-nahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the vulva and vagina.

vulvovaginitis

/ ˌvʌlvəʊˌvædʒɪˈnaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the vulva and vagina or of the small glands ( vulvovaginal glands ) on either side of the lower part of the vagina

Word History and Origins

Origin of vulvovaginitis¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; vulv(a) + -o- + vaginitis

Example Sentences

Seventh, a mild vulvovaginitis may be the cause of permanent sterility.

From Project Gutenberg

Generally speaking, vulvovaginitis in children is a mild infection.

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