vagina — the passage leading from the uterus to the vulva in women and most female mammals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the passage leading from the uterus to the vulva in women and most female mammals
Pronunciation (IPA): /vəˈdʒaɪnə/
Example Sentences
- Women's health education includes understanding vaginal anatomy.
- The gynecologist emphasized the importance of vaginal hygiene.
- Medical students learn about vaginal anatomy in their first year.
vagina
NOUN[/vəˈdʒaɪnə/]
the passage leading from the uterus to the vulva in women and most female mammals
Female reproductive passage anatomy
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'vagina', originally meaning 'sheath' or 'covering'. Ancient Roman physicians adopted this term as a medical word, drawing an anatomical analogy between the organ's tubular structure and a sword sheath.
Breakdown
vagina (Latin root meaning 'sheath' or 'scabbard'); the term was metaphorically applied to the anatomical structure due to its resemblance to a protective covering.
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📝Examples
“Women's health education includes understanding vaginal anatomy.”
“The gynecologist emphasized the importance of vaginal hygiene.”
“Medical students learn about vaginal anatomy in their first year.”
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